The SAR's sole deputy to the National People's Congress Standing Committee said on Saturday that the passage of a revised arbitration law by the country's top legislative body this week allows groups in the SAR to help resolve disputes on the mainland.

The law was among six passed during the 17th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress that concluded on Friday.

Starry Lee said the legislation lets Hong Kong arbitration groups set up shop in free trade zones across the border.

"The passing of the revised Arbitration Law also further signals that the nation supports arbitration organisations in going global and attracting overseas groups."

Lee said she hopes the arrangement will be expanded to other places on the mainland in future, to further leverage Hong Kong's role as a centre for dispute resolution.