Hong Kong Promotes Professional Services at China-Eurasia Expo to Boost Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation

DSJ attends 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Xinjiang

The Deputy Secretary for Justice and the Chairman of the Expert Committee on Professional Services for Going Global, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, today (June 25) attended the 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The visit aims to promote the unique advantages of Hong Kong's professional services, and foster closer co-operation between the country and the Eurasian regions for jointly advancing the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Upon his arrival in Urumqi yesterday (June 24), Dr Cheung met with leaders of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region along with political and business representatives from various countries and regions of Asia and Europe, followed by a welcome dinner.

This morning, Dr Cheung met with the Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Erkin Tuniyaz, and attended the opening ceremony of the Expo. Jointly hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the Expo attracted the participation of 27 countries and regions, as well as enterprises and institutions from various places as exhibitors.

Dr Cheung stated that as a functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong has been actively participating in the work of high-quality joint development. Earlier, he joined a business delegation comprising representatives from Hong Kong and the Mainland led by the Chief Executive on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, aiming to promote deep co-operation with these two major Central Asian countries participating in the joint development of the Belt and Road Initiative. He was delighted to return to Xinjiang for a major international exchange event following his previous visit in 2024.

Dr Cheung said that Xinjiang is a bridgehead for China's westward opening-up and a core zone of the Silk Road Economic Belt, with a distinct geographical advantage of bridging East-West two-way trade flows. While Hong Kong enjoys the unique advantages of having strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under the "one country, two systems" principle, it also serves as an international hub for finance, trade, shipping and innovative technology. Dr Cheung said he believed that the Expo would help further promote co-operation between the two places and the Eurasian region.

Dr Cheung added that Hong Kong's legal, accounting, and financial professional services have always been renowned for their high standards and alignment with international rules, providing one-stop support for enterprises along the Belt and Road in areas such as cross-border investment, risk management, and legal dispute resolution. Hong Kong is committed to transforming these advantages into a powerful force for assisting enterprises to go global and jointly develop the Belt and Road Initative. The Hong Kong Professional Services GoGlobal Platform, established by the Department of Justice, will spare no effort in facilitating precise connections between enterprises with Hong Kong's professional services.

He expressed hope that more Xinjiang and Eurasia enterprises would make good use of Hong Kong's world-leading professional services to go global, driving more high-quality development projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, and bringing mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

Dr Cheung concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.

DSJ attends 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Xinjiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSJ attends 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Xinjiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSJ attends 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Xinjiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics visits construction site of Yuen Long Barrage and Nullah Improvement Schemes Project

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

The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics visited the construction site of Yuen Long Barrage and Nullah Improvement Schemes Project today (June 25) to gain a deeper understanding of the application of artificial intelligence and robotic technology in the construction industry.

Members first received a briefing on the project and the application of innovative technologies to enhance project quality and site safety from representatives of the Government. Members noted that the project, commenced in 2023, aims to tackle flooding risks posed by climate change and to improve the water quality of the Yuen Long Nullah through the construction of an automatic flood barrier and other electrical and mechanical facilities, a dry weather flow interception system, and the revitalization of the nullah.

Members then visited the Smart Site Safety System Control Centre, which leverages artificial intelligence to proactively detect potential hazards during construction and issue real-time alerts, effectively safeguarding worker safety by preventing industrial accidents caused by falling from heights and lifting mishaps.

Afterwards, Members observed demonstrations of the remote-controlled tower crane system and welding robots respectively to understand how the technologies enable operators to control the cranes remotely from a ground-level control room, reducing risks of working at height; while a single worker can control multiple welding robots to complete standard processes, boosting welding efficiency and enhancing the working environment.

Members also visited the All-in-One Training Centre to experience firsthand the use of immersive technologies in training, such as virtual reality and augmented reality, which simulate potential dangers and accident scenarios at construction sites in order to raise workers’ safety awareness. During the visit, Members also exchanged views with representatives of the government on the extensive use of innovative technologies in construction sites, and encouraged the administration to proactively promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotic technology in the construction industry, so as to raise the quality, safety and productivity of projects.

A total of 16 members and non-members of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics participated in the visit.

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics visits construction site of Yuen Long Barrage and Nullah Improvement Schemes Project Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics visits construction site of Yuen Long Barrage and Nullah Improvement Schemes Project Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics visits construction site of Yuen Long Barrage and Nullah Improvement Schemes Project Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases