Secretary for Justice Leads Delegation to Xinjiang for Promoting Hong Kong's Legal and Professional Services

SJ leads cross-professional delegation to begin visit to Xinjiang

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation comprising members of Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution sectors, as well as the financial and accounting sectors, to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. The delegation attended the opening ceremony of a training course organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy of the Department of Justice. They also met with leaders of Xinjiang to promote Hong Kong's legal and professional services.

Mr Lam attended the Exchange Meeting on Opportunities and Strategies for Chinese Enterprises "Going Global" and the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Common Law and Dispute Resolution Practical Training Course organised by the Academy in the morning. He delivered his opening remarks and gave a keynote speech briefing the participants on the principle of "one country, two systems" and Hong Kong's common law system.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Mr Lam said that Xinjiang serves as a pivotal gateway, connecting Mainland enterprises to Central Asia and extending their reach into Europe. In recent years, its foreign trade volume has repeatedly surpassed the RMB100 billion mark. As cross-border trade and investment become increasingly frequent, enterprises face a complex and ever-changing international landscape alongside rigorous compliance requirements, making professional legal services crucial to their overseas expansion. This practical training course was timely as it focused on the opportunities and risks associated with Chinese enterprises going global. The course covered three core themes - the unique value of the "one country, two systems" principle and Hong Kong's common law system; Hong Kong court litigation procedures and international arbitration practices; and practical issues and arbitration clauses relevant to Chinese enterprises expanding into Central Asia - all designed to help Mainland enterprises understand and leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages and professional services as they navigate global markets.

Mr Lam then attended a plaque-unveiling ceremony of a partnership association set up between Urumqi, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong law firms, witnessing further exchanges and professional collaboration between the legal sectors of the two places.

In the afternoon, Mr Lam met the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang, for a lunch meeting to brief him on the latest progress of Hong Kong's work on aligning with the country's planning. They also exchanged views on strengthening co-operation between the two places.

Mr Lam also met with the Party Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Liu Jiansheng, 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, to discuss topics such as further promoting the training, exchange and co-operation of legal professionals between Xinjiang and Hong Kong, as well as how Hong Kong's professional services can assist Xinjiang enterprises in going global.

Mr Lam then visited a themed exhibition in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to learn more about Xinjiang's development achievements.

Mr Lam and the delegation will depart for Almaty, Kazakhstan, tomorrow (August 25) to continue their visit.

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (ninth right) and the members of the delegation with the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Naibijiang Yibulayimu (tenth right), at a themed exhibition in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (front row, fifth right) visiting a themed exhibition in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to learn more about Xinjiang's development achievements. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (third right) meeting with the Party Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Liu Jiansheng (third 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 (fourth left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (fifth right) and members of the delegation meeting with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang (fifth left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (sixth left) and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee Mr Chen Mingguo (fifth left) with other guests at the Exchange Meeting on Opportunities and Strategies for Chinese Enterprises "Going Global" and the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Common Law and Dispute Resolution Practical Training Course organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy of the Department of Justice. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam (left) meeting with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Chen Xiaojiang (right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Lam speaking at the Exchange Meeting on Opportunities and Strategies for Chinese Enterprises "Going Global" and the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Common Law and Dispute Resolution Practical Training Course organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy of the Department of Justice. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, yesterday (November 6) led a Hong Kong Customs delegation to Guangzhou for a two-day visit.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr Chan attended the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) regarding the regulations of air-to-air transhipments of fresh fruits to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport via Hong Kong International Airport. Witnessed by Mr Chan; the Vice Mayor of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government,Mr Zhang Rui; the Director General in Guangzhou Customs District,Mr Li Quan; the Deputy Director General of the Guangdong Sub-Administration of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), Mr Bi Kexin; the Director General of the Guangzhou Airport Economic Zone Management Committee, Mr Li Xiaodong;the Director General of the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Mr Wei Min; and the Director General in Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Customs House of Guangzhou Customs District, Ms Yao Mei, the Assistant Commissioner (Boundary and Ports) of Customs and Excise, Mr Lie Yan-ning, and the Deputy Director General in Guangzhou Customs District,Mr Zhuo Hantao, signed the MoC.

The signing of the MoC is to comply with the GACC's regulatory requirements for transhipment of fruits, which took effect in November 1, and to strengthen co-operation between the two customs authorities in facilitating the smooth air-to-air transhipment of fruits from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. Through an innovative regulatory model, Hong Kong Customs issues Certificates for Transhipment Confirmation to eligible fruit consignments, ensuring that the transhipments of fruits remain in their original packaging together with original phytosanitary certificates, thereby promoting the high-quality development of fruit trade in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

During the visit, Mr Chan met with the Director General in Guangzhou Customs District,Mr Li Quan, to exchange views on deepening collaboration between the two Customs administrations. The delegation also visited Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Conghua Racecourseto learn about how the Guangzhou Customs District appliessmart technology in the clearance of passengers, air cargo as well as cross-boundary horses.

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to visit Guangzhou Customs District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases