Dr Colin Lee

April 2026 Investment Feature Disclaimer : The content of this webpage is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product. I. The World Enters an Era of Revaluing "Safe and Real Assets" The current global landscape presents three major structural changes: Long-term geopolitical tensions An inflation baseline higher than that of the 2010s Rising fiscal deficits and monetary credit pressures Against this backdrop,...

Abstract With the rapid diffusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, and the hypothesis of mass unemployment, traditional social security systems centered on employment are facing structural challenges. Universal Basic Income (UBI)—conceptualized as an "unconditional, cash-based, and universal" system—has re-entered mainstream academic and policy discussions. This paper integrates the most influential empirical studies and official reports on UBI from the past...

Deconstructing the 2026 Budget Financial Secretary Paul Chan released the 2026 Budget, revealing that the Hong Kong government successfully turned a loss into a profit in its consolidated account this year, recording a surplus of $2.9 billion. However, economist Simon Lee (Li Siu-po) pointed out that if the amounts for bond issuance and repayment are excluded, the actual deficit reaches $100.4 billion, questioning whether the early surplus is merely an illusion. Issuing $970 Billion in Bonds...