PANews|May 28, 2026 12:08
[Hong Kong Plans to Establish International Commercial Court, Judgments Enforceable in Mainland China]
According to Caixin, the Hong Kong judiciary has announced plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court under the High Court, dedicated to handling international and cross-border commercial disputes involving significant amounts and complex legal relationships. Judgments from this court will be enforceable in Mainland China. Preparatory work has already begun, and after consulting the legal community and other relevant parties, the judiciary aims to implement the plan within a year. A dedicated floor in the High Court building in Admiralty will be allocated for this purpose. As part of the High Court, the new court will operate under the existing *High Court Ordinance* and *High Court Rules*, with specialized practice directions to define the scope of cases, streamline litigation procedures, and provide a more flexible appeals mechanism. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of dispute resolution and strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international legal and dispute resolution hub.
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