The 3rd China PPP Legal Forum was successfully held in Beijing. Zeshi expert Song Yingzhong was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech.

On November 14, 2025, the "3rd China PPP Legal Forum" was successfully held at the Oriental Mao Hotel in Beijing. The forum was organized by the School of Finance and Taxation of the Central University of Finance and Economics and hosted by Huicheng Law Firm in Beijing. Special guests included Wang Shouqing, Chief Expert at the Research Center for Investment and Financing Policies of Tsinghua University. Song Yingzhong, Deputy Director of the Investment and Financing Professional Committee of the China Engineering Consulting Association Xue Qitang, Executive Director of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm, served as the keynote speaker at this forum. This conference brought together numerous... Nearly 200 participants—including PPP industry experts, scholars, government and implementing agencies, representatives from social capital entities, PPP consulting firms, and other PPP professionals—attended the on-site conference, while approximately 100,000 people watched the online livestream.

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The forum kicked off under the moderation of Professor An Xiumei from the Central University of Finance and Economics. She stated that this forum has brought together industry wisdom and fostered consensus among multiple stakeholders, through in-depth discussions. Cutting-edge issues and practical challenges in the PPP field will collectively contribute wisdom and strength to promoting the standardization, rule of law, and sustainable development of China’s PPP initiatives.

 

Professor An Xiumei from the Central University of Finance and Economics

Dean Fan Yong from the School of Finance and Taxation at the Central University of Finance and Economics delivered a speech on behalf of the organizers. He began by extending a warm welcome to all the guests attending the event and expressing gratitude for the meticulous preparations made by the host, Beijing Huicheng Law Firm. Dean Fan emphasized that, as a key base for talent cultivation and scientific research in China’s finance and economics field, the Central University of Finance and Economics has always been at the forefront of both national financial and economic policy research and practical exploration. In the future, the university will continue to leverage its disciplinary strengths, build higher-level platforms for exchange, and promote... The deep integration of PPP theory research and practical operations.

 

School of Finance and Taxation, Central University of Finance and Economics

Dean Fan Yong

In his speech on behalf of the organizer, Director Fan Shiwen of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm first expressed gratitude to all the guests for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend, and sincerely thanked the host—the School of Finance and Taxation at the Central University of Finance and Economics—for their trust. He also extended heartfelt appreciation to Dean Fan Yong and Professor An Xiumei for their strong support in organizing the forum. He emphasized that, PPP legal services have always been a “golden hallmark” of Huicheng Law Firm. The firm will, as always, uphold its professional ethos and continue to contribute “Huicheng wisdom” and “Huicheng strength” to the process of standardized PPP development.

Beijing Huicheng Law Firm

Director Fan Shiwen

 

Authoritative Perspective: Multi-dimensional, In-depth Sharing

 

During the keynote session, three experts delivered insightful presentations:

Professor Wang Shouqing, Chief Expert at the Tsinghua University Research Center for Investment and Financing Policies, in “Casual Talks” In the keynote speech titled “Document No. 84 and Relief Measures for Existing PPP Projects,” drawing on this year’s General Office of the State Council’s forwarding of the Ministry of Finance’s “Guiding Opinions on Regulating the Construction and Operation of Existing PPP Projects” (Guoban Han [2025] No. 84), we analyzed the current practical challenges faced by existing PPP projects and explored potential relief pathways from multiple perspectives, including project compliance, financing guarantees, lawful contract performance, and operational oversight. This analysis provides clear guidance for all parties involved in these projects to better understand the policy implications and facilitate its effective implementation.

Professor Wang Shouqing, Chief Expert at the Tsinghua University Research Center for Investment and Financing Policies

Song Yingzhong, Deputy Director of the Investment and Financing Professional Committee of the China Engineering Consulting Association, stated: “Coordinate policy tools and promote...” Under the title “Smooth Operation of Existing PPP Projects,” this article elaborates on the types of policy tools available in the new context, deeply analyzes the prominent challenges currently facing existing PPP projects in areas such as financing, contract performance, and project effectiveness, and proposes a strategy that integrates fiscal, financial, and project-level policy tools, adopting tailored approaches to ensure a smooth transition and sustained operation of these existing projects.

Director Song Yingzhong, Deputy Director of the Investment and Financing Professional Committee of the China Engineering Consulting Association

Lawyer Xue Qitang, Executive Director of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm, with the topic: Entitled “Dispute Resolution for Existing PPP Projects,” this work systematically analyzes high-risk areas of disputes from a legal practice perspective and introduces various resolution methods, including mediation, expert review, arbitration, and litigation. It provides comprehensive strategic recommendations to ensure project legality and compliance and to prevent potential disputes.

 

Lawyer Xue Qitang, Executive Director of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm

 

Blue Book Released: Fostering Intellectual Exchange, Shaping the Future  

 

The important segment of the forum — The “China PPP Blue Book” was officially released and introduced by Professor An Xiumei from the Central University of Finance and Economics. As the only authoritative work in China currently dedicated to the study of the PPP field, the Blue Book not only systematically summarizes the current hot topics and practical challenges in the PPP sector but also combines both “academic rigor and practical tools.” It serves as an essential reference for theoretical research as well as a practical guide for real-world operations, making it a key think-tank product in the PPP field.

 

China PPP Blue Book Launch Event

 

 

Roundtable Dialogue: Building Consensus and Exploring Implementation Paths  

The roundtable discussion in the second half was moderated by Attorney Xue Qitang. The two special sessions were marked by a lively and forward-looking atmosphere. Through this open and interactive roundtable dialogue, experts from various fields came together, eagerly sharing their insights and perspectives. Discussions were held on hot topics related to PPP.

 

Attorney Xue Qitang

 

Issue One: PPP Standardized Development and Outlook

The meeting was chaired by Fu Xiao, Executive Director of the Chongqing Branch of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm. The guests at the meeting included Zhu Ling, a senior engineer at the professor level from Beijing Rapid Transit Company, and representatives from the Zhangjiakou Municipal Finance Bureau. The guests—including Su Lijun, Director of the PPP Center; Jiang Nan, General Manager of Beijing Mingshi Bolue Management Consulting Co., Ltd.; Rong Jianguo, General Manager of the Northern Regional Headquarters of China Electric Engineering Corporation; and Guo Rui, Consulting Director of Mingshu Data Technology Co., Ltd.—represented diverse perspectives from government, enterprises, consulting firms, and data analytics sectors. They engaged in an in-depth dialogue on key issues such as optimizing the policy environment, innovating investment and financing models, strengthening performance management, and improving risk prevention and control mechanisms. The discussion not only identified the institutional and operational challenges currently facing PPP development but also conducted forward-looking explorations into future development opportunities for PPP in priority areas, emerging regions, and cross-sector integrations. Together, they contributed a wealth of diverse insights and practical wisdom toward building a new PPP ecosystem that is standardized, transparent, and sustainable.

 

Roundtable Discussion Topic One

Issue Two: Legal Issues of Existing PPP Projects

The discussion, moderated by Sun Piwei, Senior Partner at Beijing Cai'an Law Firm, featured the following guests: Huang Huazhen, Senior Partner at Beijing Dacheng Law Firm; Tan Jinghui, Director of Beijing Jundu Law Firm; Wang Zheng, Director of the Suzhou Branch of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm; Wu Hao, General Manager of Risk Control and Legal Affairs at Palm Shares Headquarters; and Li Chenglin, Senior Arbitrator at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. The conversation revolved around... Experts engaged in a professional discussion on the core legal issues at each stage of PPP projects, covering key areas such as compliance reviews, refined contract management, performance risk control, and diversified dispute-resolution mechanisms. Drawing on practical case studies, the panelists had a pragmatic exchange on how to effectively identify, allocate, and mitigate project risks through legal means, as well as on the specific applications and strategic choices of dispute-resolution methods such as arbitration and litigation in PPP projects. Their contributions offered valuable expertise and solutions aimed at enhancing the overall level of legal protection throughout the entire lifecycle of PPP projects.

 

Roundtable Discussion Topic Two

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