Hong Kong Delegation Supports Mainland Enterprises' Global Expansion at Shenzhen Legal Exchange Event

2026-07-14 18:35 Last Updated At：19:23

DSJ leads legal sector delegation to first upgraded Shenzhen-Hong Kong exchange event to empower Mainland enterprises to go global

The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, today (July 14) led a legal sector delegation of nearly 30 members, including several legal experts specialising in intellectual property rights and data protection, to attend the first upgraded exchange and matching activity co-organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), the CPC Nanshan District Committee and the Nanshan District People's Government of Shenzhen, with the aim of jointly empowering Mainland enterprises to expand their businesses overseas.

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DSJ leads legal sector delegation to first upgraded Shenzhen-Hong Kong exchange event to empower Mainland enterprises to go global Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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DSJ leads legal sector delegation to first upgraded Shenzhen-Hong Kong exchange event to empower Mainland enterprises to go global Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Entitled Greater Bay Area Enterprise Global Expansion Enablement Event - Session on Intellectual Property and Data Protection, the event attracted 50 Mainland enterprises from sectors such as smart hardware, electronic information, new energy, biopharmaceuticals, and high-end manufacturing, seeking to expand overseas. In addition to Hong Kong, their target markets cover regions including Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Addressing the event, Dr Cheung said that, after reviewing the successful experience of co-organising the exchange and matching activity last year, Shenzhen and Hong Kong decided to fully upgrade the event by increasing the frequency of hosting similar activities and focusing more specifically on issues of the greatest concern to Mainland enterprises, in order to further enhance matching effectiveness. As the first upgraded exchange and matching event, this session focused on the cross-border intellectual property rights and data protection issues of concern to the enterprises. In future, Shenzhen and Hong Kong will continue to organise similar events focusing on common legal issues concerning overseas expansion.

Dr Cheung also said that the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address stated that he was tasked to promote Hong Kong's legal services and collaborate with other professional service sectors, such as accounting and finance, to jointly support Mainland enterprises in going global. In addition to building matching platforms, the DoJ has actively provided practical tools for enterprises going global. In April, the DoJ published the Panel List of Hong Kong Legal Services Providers Supporting "Go Global", covering more than 70 Hong Kong legal service providers with proven track records in the relevant professional fields of doing business overseas. Last week, the department launched the second series of the "Collection of Success Stories: Hong Kong's Professional Services Supporting Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global", compiling over 160 success stories on cross-disciplinary professional services spanning law, accounting, finance, and business consulting.

He emphasised that the DoJ has always attached great importance to helping enterprises connect directly with Hong Kong's professional services, and that the Panel List and the Collection of Success Stories serve to help Mainland enterprises identify the most suitable professional partners more effectively.

Dr Cheung noted that most of the law firms participating in the exchange session are listed in the Panel List and contributed case studies to the Collection of Success Stories. He expressed confidence that the delegation could offer Mainland enterprises practical solutions for addressing legal issues associated with going global.

Member of the Standing Committee and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committeeof the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Mr Zhang Liwei, delivered opening remarks at the event. The Qianhai Authority of Shenzhen also introduced the services of the Shenzhen Centre for Foreign Law Ascertainment and Legal Service for Enterprises Going Global.

In the sharing session that followed, delegation members gave detailed explanations on common legal risks and mitigation strategies in cross-border intellectual property rights and data protection, and highlighted the pivotal role Hong Kong's legal profession plays in assisting Mainland enterprises with their global expansion. Members of the delegation later split into groups to engage in in-depth discussions with representatives from Mainland enterprises.

The delegation also visited the "Go Global" Global Service Center in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Established under the co-ordination of the CPC Nanshan District Committee and the Nanshan District People's Government, the Center is a comprehensive international platform designed to provide full-range, one-stop services and support for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas and foreign companies coming to China, and to facilitate the integration of enterprises into the global market.

Dr Cheung and the delegation returned to Hong Kong in the evening after concluding their visit.

HKETO Berlin Supports HKCO Concert in Wrocaw, Celebrating Cultural Exchange with Polish Musicians.

HKETO Berlin supports concert by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in Poland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported the concert by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) held in Wrocaw, Poland, on July 10 (Wrocaw time).

The concert was performed by the HKCO and Polish Cello Quartet, one of Poland's most dynamic chamber ensembles. The quartet visited Hong Kong last September and delivered a spectacular performance with the HKCO. The musicians from both places have now reunited in Wrocaw to continue their musical exchange. This European tour by the HKCO was funded by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.

The concert opened with the string quintet "Queen Wang Zhaojun", followed by two commissioned works jointly performed by musicians of the HKCO and the Polish Cello Quartet. The performance showcased a vibrant dialogue between Eastern and Western musical traditions, culminating in a finale jointly performed by Hong Kong and Polish musicians, celebrating the creator of Chinese characters and the origins of Chinese civilisation.

The Acting Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Billy Leung, highlighted Hong Kong's important role as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. He said, "Hong Kong is a premier bridge between East and West. We are delighted to bring one of Asia's foremost orchestra and its musical talents to European audiences through exchanges with Polish performance groups. With its world-class cultural infrastructure and strong global connectivity, Hong Kong is also the perfect place to promote cross-cultural dialogue and share fine Chinese musical traditions with the world."

In addition to the concert, the HKCO co-organised a workshop with the National Forum of Music in Wrocaw on July 9 (Wrocaw time), engaging with local music professionals and audiences.

About HKETO Berlin

The HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Hong Kong Delegation Supports Mainland Enterprises' Global Expansion at Shenzhen Legal Exchange Event

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