The First Russia-China Legal Forum: Internationalization of Legal Science and Education within the Framework of Russian-Chinese Cooperation

On 28 November 2024, the First Russia-China Legal Forum was hosted by Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the educational and legal communities of Russia and China. The Forum was held under the auspices of 25th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Kutafin Readings” in partnership with 9 leading universities of China, Beijing Office of China Window Consulting Group, Commission on Financial Legislation of the Moscow Branch of the Association of Lawyers of Russia, bringing together prominent legal scholars, practitioners, and government officials from both countries. With the increasing geopolitical and economic interdependence between Russia and China, the need for a robust legal framework to facilitate bilateral educational efforts, trade and investment relationships, and technological advancements has become more pressing. The Forum served as a platform for discussing the legal challenges and opportunities arising from this partnership.