Hong Kong's new move to enforce mainland court orders raises concerns

Ordinance dealing with rulings in civil and commercial cases takes effect in January

20231207 general photo of HK

Legal experts say the new ordinance on reciprocal enforcement could boost Hong Kong's role as a center for resolving cross-border disputes. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

PAK YIU and ECHO WONG, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- Wealthy Chinese with assets in Hong Kong are expressing concerns about what could happen to their holdings under a new ordinance that will make it easier for mainland court orders in civil cases to be enforced in the city, lawyers and bankers say.

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