China to Set Up International Mediation Center in Hong Kong

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Representatives of 32 countries signed the Convention, making these countries the founding members of the IOMed. High-level representatives of more than 50 other countries and nearly 20 international organisations are also present at the ceremony.

China signed a convention to launch a new international mediation body in Hong Kong, aiming to boost the city’s global status and match the influence of the International Court of Justice. The move comes as global tensions rise, partly driven by past trade conflicts and ongoing economic uncertainty.

Representatives of 32 countries signed the Convention, making these countries the founding members of the IOMed. High-level representatives of more than 50 other countries and nearly 20 international organisations are also present at the ceremony.

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Hong Kong is poised to become a major hub for international dispute resolution, with leader John Lee stating it will stand alongside institutions like the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. Countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, and Serbia took part in the signing ceremony, and delegates from around 20 global organizations, including the United Nations, were also expected to attend, according to RTHK.