Hong Kong stepping up as international arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftFebruary 10, 2026 at 06:29 AM

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Hong Kong is actively strengthening its position as an international arbitration hub and facilitating mainland Chinese companies' global expansion. Deputy Justice Secretary Horace Cheung highlighted Hong Kong's role as a crucial bridge between China and the world at the South China Morning Post's China Conference Southeast Asia 2026 in Jakarta. Cheung emphasized Hong Kong's success in international arbitration, noting its status as the preferred Asian city and second globally for such services. He also mentioned the influx of arbitrators from the UK practicing in Hong Kong. While acknowledging Hong Kong's progress, an Indonesian legal official noted that Singapore remains a more widely recognized arbitration center.

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