Philip K. H. Wong Centre for Chinese Law:
CCL Seminar: Common Law, Continental Civil Law and Economic Development
Abstract:
Is it a historical coincidence that international financial centres like New York, London and Hong Kong are all located in common law jurisdictions rather than in continental civil law jurisdictions? Could it be that the common law system has certain systemic features which are more conducive to the economic rubrics and daily operations of major financial markets? Or could it be that other non-legal factors actually contribute more to the success of the financial markets and economies of Hong Kong, New York and London?
This seminar will bring together leading scholars and lawyers from Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to discuss the above issues in the unique context of “One Country Two Systems” and Hong Kong.
Co-organisers:
HKU Law Faculty Philip K.H. Wong Centre for Chinese Law, Hong Kong University Graduates Association, The University of Hong Kong Law Alumni Association
Speakers:
Prof. Richard Wong, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Li Honghai, Professor, School of Law, Peking University
Discussants:
Dr. William Wong S.C., Member, Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the NPCSC
Mr. Rico Chan, President of Hong Kong University Graduates Association; Member of Hong Kong Law Society
Moderator:
Prof. Albert Chen, Professor, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
Date & Time: 28 April, 2026 (Tuesday) 17:30-19:00
Philip K.H. Wong Centre for Chinese Law at The University of Hong Kong promotes legal scholarship with the aim to develop a deeper understanding of China and facilitate dialogue between East and West. For more information, visit: https://www.ccl.law.hku.hk/
