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South China Morning Post - Nov 11, 2026

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong became the first overseas base for the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) in its 100-year history, advancing efforts to harmonise private law across the Asia Pacific region. The historic debut was a highlight of Hong Kong Legal Week 2026, the Department of Justice's (DoJ) five-day flagship event. Under the theme "Collaboration & Innovation: Legal Synergy for a Shared Future",...

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