Secretary for Justice Paul Lam, leading a multidisciplinary delegation, will depart for Urumqi in Xinjiang tomorrow to promote Hong Kong’s advantages in its legal system and professional services, and to explore the strengthening of Hong Kong-Xinjiang co-operation.

The delegation comprises members of Hong Kong’s legal, arbitration and mediation sectors as well as financial and business sectors.

On Friday, Mr Lam and the delegation will attend a seminar on the role of Hong Kong’s common law in contributing to the Belt & Road Initiative and a networking dinner, organised by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association. They will give a briefing on the advantages of Hong Kong’s common law system and how its legal, dispute resolution and financial services can contribute to Xinjiang’s opening up and facilitate business development.

During the visit, the delegation will also meet local leaders and learn about the development of the local legal services industry.

Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on Sunday. During his absence, Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan will be Acting Secretary.