The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, will lead a multidisciplinary delegation comprising members of Hong Kong's legal, arbitration and mediation sectors, as well as the financial and business sectors, to Urumqi, Xinjiang, tomorrow (September 11) to promote Hong Kong's advantages in its legal system and professional services, and to explore the strengthening of co-operation between Hong Kong and Xinjiang.

     Mr Lam and the delegation will attend a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law in contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative and a networking dinner organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association on September 12. They will give a briefing on the advantages of Hong Kong's common law system, and how its legal, dispute resolution and financial services can contribute to Xinjiang's opening up and facilitate the development of cross-border business for enterprises.
 
     During the visit, the delegation will also meet with local leaders and learn about the development of the local legal services industry.
 
     Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on September 14. During Mr Lam's absence, the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Secretary for Justice. 

Ends/Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:12

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