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Zhong Lun Partner Hengka Ji Invited to Speak at 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum
Zhong Lun Partner Hengka Ji Invited to Speak at 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum
On September 8, the 5th Global Health and Development Summit of the 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum was successfully convened in Shanghai under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. In the closed-door policy seminar (by invitation only) on the theme of “Innovating Global Health and Development: Advancing Policies, Biomedical Research, and International Partnerships”, Mr. Hengka (Henry) Ji, Partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm, was invited to deliver a keynote speech.
In the speech titled “Mastering Legal Rules to Promote International Cooperation and Development”, Mr. Ji, drawing upon his diverse professional background and extensive practical experience, began by addressing the evolving role of China’s biomedical industry in the global health sector. He offered unique legal perspectives on industry hot topics, such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, and cross-border medical data flow. Towards the end of his speech, Mr. Ji called for enhanced cross-disciplinary dialogue to promote international communication and cooperation. He urged attendees to actively participate in refining international regulations and local policies, promoting fair access to global health innovations for low- and middle-income countries. His professional insights were widely acclaimed by the guests and industry experts in attendance.
It is reported that leaders and senior experts from international organizations, government departments, research institutions, and prominent enterprises attended the summit and shared valuable perspectives on innovative diagnostic products to better empower global health. Through in-depth discussions, extensive exchanges, and practical knowledge sharing, the summit further consolidated industry consensus and contributed to the collective wisdom and synergy to build a community of common health for mankind.
