Hong Kong should use its unique status as the only Chinese city that practises common law to bolster its “springboard” role in connecting the country with the rest of the world, a senior Beijing official has said.
Cui was speaking at the Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit 2024, which is part of “Legal Week”, a five-day event by the Department of Justice held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
The theme of this year’s event, which began on Monday, is “Hong Kong Common Law System: World-class Springboard to China and Beyond”.
Cui stressed that the central government’s commitment to the “one country, two systems” governing principle provided the “strongest foundation” for the city’s development.
“Hong Kong can continue to enhance its unique role of a ‘superconnector’ to facilitate trade and investment between Chinese and foreign enterprises,” he said.
