Shanghai Hosts Training Course for Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent in Collaboration with Hong Kong Legal Academy

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai

The Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course, co-organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and the Shanghai High People's Court, was held from November 23 to 25 at the Changning campus of the East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL).The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, delivered a video speech at the closing ceremony of the training course today (November 25) and the President of the Shanghai High People's Court, Mr Jia Yu, also delivered a speech at the closing ceremony.

The three-day training course precisely matched with the training needs of the 70 judges from the first batch of the foreign-related adjudication talent pool from Shanghai, and invited nearly 30 core foreign-related adjudication judges from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui to participate, building a collaborative training mechanism for foreign-related judicial talent in the Yangtze River Delta region. The training course focused on practical difficulties in foreign-related adjudication, including the characteristics of Hong Kong’s common law under the "one country, two systems" principle, its comparison and interaction with the Mainland's codified law, and practical issues such as contract law, law of evidence, judicial reviews of arbitration, ascertainment of foreign law, and drafting of judgments. The training course invited various experienced legal professionals from Hong Kong and members of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Expert Committee to deliver lectures, assisting the participants in better understanding the basic framework and principles of common law and enhancing their ability to handle cross-border cases.

Mr Lam said in his video speech that under the principle of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong is the only region in the country implementing common law, and is the world's unique bilingual common law jurisdiction using both Chinese and English as official languages. He expressed the hope that the participants have gained a deeper understanding of the differences between the common law and civil law systems, strengthening exchanges and interactions on Hong Kong’s common law and Mainland laws. In his speech, Mr Jia also affirmed the benefits of the training course to the foreign-related adjudication talent from Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta Region, and expressed his wish to continue collaboration efforts to organise such activities on a regular basis.

In addition, the Hong Kong Common Law Day, co-organised by the Training Academy and the ECUPL, was also held on November 24 at the Songjiang campus of the ECUPL. It brought together experts from universities, judicial and legal practice sectors in Hong Kong and the Mainland, sharing their views on common law and nurturing foreign-related talent with over 100 scholars and students, along with their practical experiences in handling cross-border foreign-related disputes. The participants have engaged in comprehensive dialogues from theory to practice, exploring the uniqueness of common law relief systems.

The Training Academy will continue to organise and improve its practical legal courses, inviting more experts from Hong Kong and the world, exploring diverse training models, and providing platforms for legal exchanges and training for Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, with a view to consolidating Hong Kong's position as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region and enabling Hong Kong to play a greater role in the country's construction of foreign-related rule of law.

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy organises Shanghai Foreign-Related Adjudication Talent Training Course in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.

"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."

Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.

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