The Third Legal Forum on Interconnectivity and Development

02-12-2025

14:00 – 14:10 Welcome Remarks

Speaker: Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zhang Changwei

14:10 – 14:30 Keynote Speech: Global Governance Initiatives and China's Contribution to the International Rule of Law

Speaker: President of the Chinese Society of International Law, Professor Huang Jin

14:30 – 15:30 Session 1: Practising Multilateralism and Upholding the International Rule of Law

Moderator: Professor Zhao Yun

(1) The Evolution of Private International Law: Addressing Global Challenges

Speaker: Dr Christophe Bernasconi

(2) Foreign-Related Rule of Law and International Norms: The Greater Bay Area's Potential Contributions

Speaker: Professor Wang Guiguo

(3) The Development and Challenges of International Governance of Outer Space

Speaker: Professor Huang Jiefang

15:45 – 16:45 Session 2: The Promotion and Development of International Law through Emerging Technologies

Moderator: Mr Roden Tong

(1) Trends in International Rule-Making for the Digital Economy

Speaker: Professor Ignacio Tirado

(2) Stablecoins and Global Financial Governance

Speaker: Professor Chen Lin

(3) The International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Competition and Cooperation

Speaker: Professor Wu Xiaodan

16:45 – 17:00 Closing Remarks

Speaker: Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC