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習近平主席在「一帶一路」國際合作論壇開幕式的演講中從歷史和現實兩個維度出發，概括了「和平合作、開放包容、互學互鑒、互利共贏」的「一帶一路」理念，明確提出把「一帶一路」建成和平之路、繁榮之路、開放之路、創新之路和文明之路。 「一帶一路」作為中國在全球經濟新格侷下制定的頂層倡議，突破了傳統以貿易和投資便利化為主題的區域合作理念和方式，通過為沿綫各國提供共同受益的國際公共產品，為持續低迷的全球經濟增長提供新動力，亦為解決當前全球經濟貿易困境和維護多邊貿易體制主管道地位提供新的思路和中國方案。在「一帶一路」政策溝通、設施聯通、貿易暢通、資金融通、民心相通的五大主線中，資金融通具有系統重要性，建立高效、順暢的資金融通網絡和佈局是把「一帶一路」建成繁榮之路的重要一環。

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