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SJ leads cross-professional delegation to promote Hong Kong legal system and professional service advantages in Xinjiang (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, led a cross-professional delegation comprising members of Hong Kong's legal, arbitration and mediation sectors, as well as the financial and business sectors, to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang. The delegation attended a seminar on advantages of Hong Kong's common law system and met with local leaders to promote Hong Kong's legal and other professional services, with a view to strengthening the co-operation between Hong Kong and Xinjiang and jointly contributing to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
      
     Mr Lam yesterday afternoon (September 12) attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative and a networking dinner organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, participants included Xinjiang's business and legal representatives. At the seminar, legal representatives from the delegation addressed key legal issues in cross-border business operations, and explained how Hong Kong's legal services can help safeguard cross-border investment and trade, while representatives from the financial sector highlighted Hong Kong's advantages as a financing platform for enterprises. Other delegates also shared relevant case studies and practical experiences. Mr Lam said that Hong Kong is the only common law jurisdiction in China, and possesses unique strengths of internationalisation, high standards, and strong credibility in its common law system. As an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, Hong Kong's professional service teams are capable and willing to leverage their expertise to contribute to Xinjiang's high-quality development.
      
     During the seminar, the DoJ and the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region signed a framework agreement for legal service co-operation. Under the agreement, the department of justice of the two places will foster exchanges and business co-operation between Xinjiang and Hong Kong's legal sector. Additionally, the Hong Kong Bar Association signed a memorandum of co-operation with the Xinjiang Lawyers Association to strengthen the collaboration between Xinjiang lawyers and Hong Kong barristers, promoting further professional exchanges and co-operation between the legal professions of Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
      
     On the same day morning, Mr Lam met with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang, to learn about the latest development in Xinjiang, and briefed him the unique advantages of Hong Kong's common law system. Noting that Hong Kong brings together top international legal talent and provides high-level professional legal services, combined with various measures in deepening international exchanges and co-operation, Mr Lam said that Hong Kong can contribute to Xinjiang's opening up.
      
     Mr Lam also met with the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. During the meeting, he had in-depth exchanges with Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Mr Pan Xi and the Party Secretary of Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Liu Jiansheng, discussing ways to facilitate exchanges and co-operation between the legal sectors in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, support arbitration institutions in the two places to establish a platform for strengthening collaboration in international commercial arbitration and mediation, and to promote exchanges and training of foreign-related legal talent between the two places.
      
     After attending a luncheon with Deputy Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Mingguo, at noon, Mr Lam and the delegation visited the Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District and the Urumqi Court of International Arbitration to learn about their operations. The Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District provides high-quality legal services for local Belt and Road economic and trade co-operation. It aims to actively bring in more foreign-related legal service institutions with international influence to serve the development of core zones in the China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Silk Road Economic Belt.
      
     Mr Lam today (September 13) visited a Hong Kong-invested enterprise and the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi. He also met with Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production and Construction, Mr Xue Bin, to learn about the local needs for cross-border professional services and explore co-operation opportunities between the two places.
      
     Mr Lam will conclude his visit in Xinjiang and return to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 14).
 
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The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (second left) meeting with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang (second right).
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (left) chatting with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang (right), after their meeting.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (third right) meeting with Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Mr Pan Xi (third left), and the Party Secretary of Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Liu Jiansheng (second left).
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (left) and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee Mr Chen Mingguo (right) attending a luncheon.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (second right), and the delegation members visiting the Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam and the delegation members visiting the Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (centre) and the delegation members with local officials after visiting the Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation visited Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (front row, left) and the delegation members visiting the Urumqi Court of International Arbitration.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam delivering his opening remarks at the seminar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (left) and the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Naibijiang Yibulayimu (right), signing a framework agreement for legal service co-operation at the seminar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam (centre) and the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Naibijiang Yibulayimu (right), with the signing parties after witnessing the Hong Kong Bar Association and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association signing a memorandum of co-operation at the seminar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows the thematic session of the seminar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows the roundtable session of the seminar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, attended a seminar on the role of Hong Kong's common law system in contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 12. Photo shows Mr Lam speaking at the seminar's networking dinner.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang today (September 13). Photo shows Mr Lam (front row, right) and the delegation visiting a Hong Kong-invested enterprise in Urumqi.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang today (September 13). Photo shows Mr Lam (second row, third right) and the delegation with representatives of a Hong Kong-invested enterprise in Urumqi.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang today (September 13). Photo shows Mr Lam (second right) and the delegation visiting the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar and tasting local snacks.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang today (September 13). Photo shows Mr Lam (ninth right) with the delegation at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a cross-professional delegation, visited Urumqi, Xinjiang today (September 13). Photo shows Mr Lam (first right) meeting with Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production and Construction, Mr Xue Bin (second left).