沪港共商亚太调解新路径

Core Viewpoint - The seventh Hong Kong-Shanghai Commercial Mediation Forum was held to explore the development paths and cooperation opportunities for commercial mediation in the Asia-Pacific region [1][2] Group 1: Forum Highlights - The forum brought together representatives from the legal, government, academic, and commercial mediation sectors from Hong Kong and Shanghai [1] - The unveiling of the New World International Legal Service Center and the Shanghai Economic and Trade Commercial Mediation Center (Huangpu) marks a significant step in the collaboration between the two regions [1] - 40 enterprise representatives committed to prioritizing mediation for resolving commercial disputes [1] Group 2: Service Development - The New World International Legal Service Center aims to address legal barriers for companies going abroad and enhance international business order through digital technology and flexible dispute resolution [1] - The Shanghai Economic and Trade Commercial Mediation Center (Huangpu) will provide more specialized legal service resources to create a top-tier legal business environment [1] Group 3: Expert Discussions - Experts from China, South Korea, Japan, the UK, and Australia discussed themes such as "Commercial Mediation and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution" and "International Commercial Mediation Brand Building" [1] - The Hong Kong government emphasized its role as an international legal and dispute resolution service center in the Asia-Pacific region under China's 14th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 4: International Mediation Initiatives - The International Mediation Institute will offer neutral and professional mediation services for international commercial disputes, catering to diverse legal cultures [2] - The Supreme People's Court of China will continue to enhance the construction of international commercial courts and promote the integration of mediation with litigation and arbitration [2]