Hong Kong legal sector chiefs 'encouraged' by Xi Jinping's remarks on preserving common law system and independent judiciary, but some lawyers express doubts | South China Morning Post

The leaders of Hong Kong's legal sector welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping's emphasis on preserving the city's common law system and independent judiciary during a tone-setting speech on Friday, although some lawyers questioned whether such promises could be delivered. The heads of the city's two top legal bodies called Xi's messages "encouraging", while the newly installed secretary for justice said the president's assurances painted a rosy picture for the city in the long run. They said they saw a future in which the common law tradition could be maintained, putting the city on course to be a world-renowned disputes resolution…