China sets up international mediation body in Hong Kong

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China signed a convention to establish an international organisation for mediation in Hong Kong, aimed to be on par with the International Court of Justice to boost the city’s status as a centre to resolve international disputes.

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00:00In other news, China has signed a convention to establish an international organization for mediation in Hong Kong.

00:07Beijing aims for the body to rival the International Court of Justice, bolstering the city's international credentials.

00:16Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said the organization would cement the city's role as a top center to resolve international disputes.

00:24Its headquarters would be located at a former police station in the Wan Chai District and is due to open by the end of this year or early 2026.

00:34John added that its status would also be on par as the Permanent Court of Arbitration of the United Nations in The Hague.

00:41Indonesia, Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia and Serbia were among the countries that attended the signing ceremony.

00:48Representatives from 20 international bodies, including the United Nations, were also expected to join.

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