Lawyer Tong Jianhua of Our Firm Invited to Give a Lecture at the University of Hong Kong

May 22, 2019, 18:21:00

Lawyer Tong Jianhua of our firm was invited to deliver a lecture titled Perspectives on the Connotations and Opportunities of the "Belt and Road" from a Legal Angle at the Department of Electrical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong.

Lecture Highlights

Lawyer Tong elaborated on the national top-level "Belt and Road" strategy from five aspects: what the "Belt and Road" is, the dilemmas in the international economic landscape and China's development, the strategy and role of the "Belt and Road" in addressing these challenges, the implementation steps of the strategy, and new policies for its smooth advancement.

1. Strategic Connotations

As outlined in the Vision and Action, the "Belt and Road" can be summarized by "one core philosophy" (peace, cooperation, development, win-win), "five key cooperation areas" (policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds), and "three communities" (community of shared interests, community of shared future, and community of shared responsibilities). Its core is to leverage the cultural heritage of the Silk Road to promote international regional economic cooperation, meeting the need for Chinese capital to "go global" while benefiting local communities.

2. Hong Kong's Role

Hong Kong enjoys unique advantages in the "Belt and Road" construction, serving as a financing hub, offshore RMB service center, trade hub, global operations support center, international asset management and risk management hub, corporate treasury center, and shipping center. Lawyer Tong also analyzed the risks and challenges this policy poses to Hong Kong, and from a legal perspective, addressed key legal issues and risk prevention measures. He illustrated how to correctly apply supporting laws and policies through his own case experiences and unique insights.

Q&A Session

After the lecture, Lawyer Tong engaged in lively discussions with students, fostering an interactive atmosphere.

About Lawyer Tong Jianhua

- Current Position: Chief Partner of Guangdong Honour Law Firm

- Practice Experience: With 21 years of practice, Lawyer Tong has handled or guided over 4,000 cases. Notable cases include serving as the chief defense lawyer for Zhang Ziqiang in the internationally renowned "Big Rich" Zhang Ziqiang Gang Case (recorded in the 2000 Guinness World Records for the highest ransom demand), and defending in the Zheng Hongjun Gang's red oil smuggling case, known as the largest "ant moving" smuggling case since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

- Awards and Honors:

- 1999: Awarded by the All China Lawyers Association

- 2004: "Outstanding Enterprise Contribution Award" in China by the International Managers Association

- 2007: "Best Corporate Legal Counsel" by the International Managers Association

- 2015: Appointed as the 9th Batch of Special Supervisors by the Guangdong Provincial Supervision Department (4-year term)

- 2016: "20-Year Practice Contribution Award" by the Guangzhou Lawyers Association