This short video highlights the risk and types of disputes that can arise in projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, and the role of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) in resolving such disputes.

How to safeguard your business while expanding along the Belt and Road? Five key questions to ask when signing Belt and Road contracts   By the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)   China’s Belt and Road initiative is set to enhance investment along new economic corridors from Asia to Europe, which means a wealth of cross border business opportunities.   When capitalising on these new opportunities, businesses must however be mindful of potential risks as they prepare contracts. Concluding agreements between parties from countries with very different legal systems, political regimes and cultures, and at different stages of economic development, will inevitably present challenges – and a significant risk of legal disputes. Therefore, businesses must ensure that Belt and Road contracts include an effective dispute resolution clause, agreed upon by all parties. To do this, companies should consider the following five questions: &n