Policy Address

Dispute Resolution Services

31.         Hong Kong has a fine tradition of the rule of law and a well-developed legal system.  The Government will continue to actively promote Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services to enhance our status as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.  The Government will strengthen its promotion efforts overseas, continue to co-ordinate the development of mediation services through the Steering Committee on Mediation, and establish an advisory committee on the development and promotion of arbitration services.

Creative Industries

32.         Hong Kong’s creative industries have great potential.  In recent years, they have grown at a faster rate than the overall economy.  The Government will strive to enhance their overall competitiveness, especially by nurturing talent, tapping new markets, supporting new enterprises and promoting sustainable development.  We injected another $300 million into the CreateSmart Initiative last year to sustain our support for the development of creative industries.  In addition, we are reviewing the Film Development Fund to better support the local film industry.

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