The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
 
     The Eighth Seminar of Senior Judges from across the Strait, Hong Kong and Macao, hosted by the Hong Kong Judiciary, successfully concluded yesterday (October 14). The two-day event, themed "The Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Judicial Work", brought together senior judges from across the Strait, Hong Kong and Macao for in-depth discussions on various topics related to judicial work.
      
     At the closing ceremony, several distinguished speakers delivered concluding remarks: Mr Deng Xiuming, Vice-President of the China Association of Judges; Mr Justice Jeremy Poon, Chief Judge of the High Court of Hong Kong; Mr Tong Hio-fong, President of the Court of Appeal of Macao; and Mr Huang Shui-tung, Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Society of Law of Taiwan. All delegation heads were in attendance, including Mr Zhang Jun, President of the China Association of Judges; Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong; Ms Song Man-lei, President of the Court of Final Appeal of Macao; and Mr Chen Tzung-chen, Chairman of the Chinese Society of Law of Taiwan.
      
     During the seminar, the delegation heads also visited the Court of Final Appeal and took part in a roundtable discussion on the application and development of mediation.
      
     The seminar concluded successfully, yielding fruitful outcomes. It aptly showcased the professionalism and active engagement of the judicial and legal sectors from across the Strait, Hong Kong and Macao. The event will continue to serve as an important platform for fostering judicial co-operation, exchange, and mutual learning among participating jurisdictions.

Ends/Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:20

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