HK touts role as premier arbitration hub for mainland and overseas firms

Hong Kong aims to become the preferred platform for mainland and overseas enterprises in procurement, legal services and arbitration, Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho Lik-chi said on Monday.

Speaking at the 2025 ICC-HK International Commercial Mediation Competition, Ho emphasized that the city’s geographic proximity and cultural affinity with the mainland provide a strong basis for deeper collaboration.

He added that with solid national backing, Hong Kong holds unique strengths in global connectivity, positioning itself as both a “super connector” and a “super value-adder.”

“As the only common law jurisdiction in the Belt and Road economy, Hong Kong offers systemic legal advantages that enable it to become the preferred hub for mainland enterprises expanding globally,” he said.