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习近平主席在“一带一路”国际合作论坛开幕式的演讲中从历史和现实两个维度出发，概括了「和平合作、开放包容、互学互鉴、互利共赢」的“一带一路”理念，明确提出把“一带一路”建成和平之路、繁荣之路、开放之路、创新之路和文明之路。 “一带一路”作为中国在全球经济新格局下制定的顶层倡议，突破了传统以贸易和投资便利化为主题的区域合作理念和方式，通过为沿线各国提供共同受益的国际公共产品，为持续低迷的全球经济增长提供新动力，亦为解决当前全球经济贸易困境和维护多边贸易体制主管道地位提供新的思路和中国方案。在“一带一路”政策沟通、设施联通、贸易畅通、资金融通、民心相通的五大主线中，资金融通具有系统重要性，建立高效、顺畅的资金融通网络和布局是把“一带一路”建成繁荣之路的重要一环。

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