The article discusses the paradox of Hong Kong, noting that despite its role as a 'superconnector' between China and the world, its intellectual contributions to international relations remain underdeveloped.

A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States – including time working for the United Nations in New York City – I returned to Asia and arrived in Hong Kong expecting it to also be a leading hub for international relations. Hong Kong is often described as a “superconnector” between China and the world. Yet in one crucial domain – the study and practice of international relations – the city remains a paradox: globally connected, intellectually.....