Zhiheng News | A delegation from the Xinjiang Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture Lawyers Association visited Zhiheng Law Firm

On November 16, 2025, a delegation from the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture Lawyers Association of Xinjiang visited

to engage in an in-depth discussion on the theme of “Chinese enterprises going global and cross-border legal services.” This exchange aims to strengthen collaboration between legal service institutions in Xinjiang and Shenzhen, jointly seizing the historic opportunities presented by the internationalization of China’s legal profession.

At the event site

This exchange event was chaired by Song Ge, Executive Director of Zhiheng Singapore. At the outset of the event, Director Song Ge led the delegation from the Changji Prefecture Lawyers Association of Xinjiang on a tour of

’s headquarters, providing the guests with a comprehensive overview of the firm’s current development, its business portfolio, and its scale and strength, thereby giving the delegation a clear understanding of Zhiheng’s professional specialization and global expansion strategy.

After the tour, the guests from both sides took their seats in an orderly manner. Director Song Ge, on behalf of

, extended a warm welcome and expressed sincere gratitude to the delegation from the Changji Prefecture Lawyers Association for traveling all the way, thereby marking the official start of this exchange event.

Song Ge, Executive Director of Zhiheng Singapore

During the keynote session, Director Song Ge delivered the opening remarks on the topic “Hong Kong Goes Global: The Globalization Strategy and Practice of

.” He systematically analyzed the characteristics and advantages of Hong Kong’s legal services ecosystem, and, against the backdrop of the broader “historic opportunities presented by the wave of Chinese enterprises going global,” outlined the internationalization pathways for Chinese lawyers as well as Zhiheng’s innovative practice model. He also shared the firm’s strategic reflections and future outlook in the process of building a global legal services network.

Mo Libing, a solicitor at Zhiheng in Hong Kong and a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong

Subsequently, Attorney Mo Libing delivered a presentation on the topic of “How Chinese Lawyers Can Provide Criminal Legal Services in Hong Kong.” Starting from practical experience, she conducted an in-depth analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing Chinese criminal legal services as they expand internationally, and explored the practical pathways and far-reaching implications for legal professionals on both sides to strengthen collaboration and jointly enhance their cross-border service capabilities under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework.

At the event site

During the interactive session, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as corporate compliance for overseas expansion, cross-border dispute resolution, and collaboration on regional legal resources, creating a lively atmosphere and fostering a robust exchange of views. Several attorneys from Zhiheng shared in-depth insights based on their practical experience in cross-border legal matters.

Gu Xiaoching, Executive Director of Zhiheng Hong Kong and a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong

Lawyer Gu Xiaocheng, Executive Director of Zhiheng Hong Kong, was the first to propose that lawyers “going global” is not merely a geographical expansion; more importantly, it requires an internationalized mindset, demanding a deep understanding of the legal logic and cultural contexts of different jurisdictions throughout the client‑service process.

Lawyer Luo Baiyun, Partner at Zhiheng Hong Kong and a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong

From the perspective of regional collaboration, Attorney Luo Baiyun highlighted Xinjiang’s potential as a key market and expressed his hope to foster deeper integration of business resources among Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang.

Xie Juan, Senior Equity Partner at

and a UK-registered foreign lawyer

Attorney Xie Juan shared her practical experience in cross-border commercial and corporate legal services.

Che Weidong, Senior Equity Partner at

Drawing on his experience representing Japanese enterprises, Attorney Che Weidong emphasized that international lawyers must possess a broad global perspective.

Han Fei, Senior Equity Partner at

and a Hong Kong-registered foreign lawyer.

Attorney Han Fei analyzed current business opportunities in the international landscape from the perspective of the non-litigation market.

Senior Partner at

and Hong Kong-registered foreign lawyer, Wang Qianqian

Attorney Wang Qianqian focused on the cross-border e-commerce sector, outlining the current state of development and the challenges facing legal services for export-oriented e-commerce.

President Dan Guanghui of the Changji Prefecture Lawyers Association in Xinjiang

At the conclusion of the exchange, President Dan Guanghui delivered a concluding speech. He first expressed his sincere gratitude to

for their meticulous preparations and to all the lawyers for their insightful presentations, candidly noting that this trip to Shenzhen had been highly rewarding. President Shan stated that the Changji Prefecture Lawyers Association has amassed extensive, locally grounded practical experience in the regional legal services sector, while

boasts distinct advantages in building cross-border legal service networks and integrating resources across multiple jurisdictions. The two organizations are highly complementary, and he expressed his hope that this exchange will serve as a starting point for establishing a regularized cooperation mechanism in areas such as business collaboration, resource sharing, and mutual training of legal professionals. Together, they aim to provide robust support for enterprises’ cross-border expansion and jointly promote the high-quality development of the legal profession in both regions.

Group photo

At the conclusion of the event, all attendees posed for a group photo, bringing this exchange to a successful close.

This exchange has not only deepened mutual understanding between the legal professions of Changji Prefecture in Xinjiang and Shenzhen, but has also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in areas such as cross-border legal services, talent development, and business collaboration. Both sides unanimously stated that they will take this exchange as a starting point, continue to strengthen communication, and jointly promote the internationalization of China’s legal profession at a higher level.

Looking ahead,

will continue to deepen regional collaboration, expand its global legal services network, promote professional development and service innovation, and actively help Chinese lawyers play a greater role on the international stage, providing Chinese enterprises with higher-quality, cross‑jurisdictional legal support as they “go global.”

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