(25th Anniversary of the Return of Hong Kong) Hong Kong Legal Sector: The Advantages of Hong Kong's Legal System Should Continue to Be Played
China News Agency, Hong Kong, July 2 (Reporter Han Xingtong) General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping delivered an important speech during his inspection of Hong Kong. People in Hong Kong's legal circles have expressed that President Xi Jinping's important speech is for the future of Hong Kong. Development points the way.
Hong Kong is the only part of the country where common law is practiced, and the advantages of Hong Kong's legal system should continue to be leveraged.
Xi Jinping said that the central government fully supports Hong Kong in maintaining its unique status and advantages for a long time, consolidating its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, maintaining a free, open and regulated business environment, maintaining the common law system, and expanding smooth and convenient international ties.
The Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Mr Lam Ting-kwok, was delighted that President Xi Jinping talked about maintaining the common law system.
He believes that common law is one of the foundations underpinning the capitalist system under "one country, two systems", and it is necessary to continue to make good use of the unique advantages brought about by "one country, two systems".
He will do his best to perform his duties, lead the Department of Justice team to safeguard the rule of law, promote the development of international legal and dispute resolution services, promote the prosperity of Hong Kong, and create a better tomorrow with everyone.
Ma Enguo, chairman of the Hong Kong Legal Exchange Foundation and barrister, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency on the 2nd that President Xi Jinping's speech confirmed that the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong will not change.
Under the protection of the "one country, two systems" system, Hong Kong is the only region in the country that implements common law and is in line with the international community. Therefore, it has advantages in handling commercial disputes, and plays the role of "super liaison" between the mainland and overseas business transactions. We will continue to leverage the strengths of Hong Kong's legal system.
Lin Xinqiang, a member of the legal profession of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, pointed out to a reporter from China News Agency that President Xi Jinping's important speech pointed out the direction for the future development of Hong Kong.
He said that President Xi Jinping's important speech clearly pointed out the unique positioning of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong should seize the opportunities for development in the future.
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