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.

Under the theme “Collaborate for Success” the third Belt and Road Summit illuminated major Initiative developments. Shinta Widjaja Kamdani of Indonesia’s Sintesa Group spoke of Hong Kong playing a vital role as her company developed an eco-tourism special economic zone. Meanwhile, Mark Moseley of the Global Infrastructure Hub said Hong Kong has a huge advantage for handling significant public-private infrastructure project risks. Speakers: Vincent HS Lo, Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Carrie Lam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Manuel Pangilinan, Chairman, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Melvyn Pun, CEO, Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO, Sintesa Group Mark Moseley, CEO, Global Infrastructure Hub   Related Links: Hong Kong Trade Development Council http://www.hktdc.com HKTDC Belt and Road Portal http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/

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