The Centre of Asian Studies has been incorporated as part of the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences with effect from 1 July 2009. The new, enhanced Institute will provide a robust platform for Asian and China studies, well connected at The University of Hong Kong and with global academic partners. CAS shall continue under the Institute as a "brand name" in view of CAS's long history and reputation locally and internationally, especially among peers in the field of Asian Studies.