Hong Kong-based mediation body resolves international maritime dispute
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An intergovernmental mediation body based in Hong Kong has successfully resolved a maritime dispute involving parties from China and Singapore. This marks an achievement for the body, which aims to enhance Hong Kong's role as a global mediation center amidst rising tensions.
A new intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong has resolved a maritime dispute between parties from mainland China and Singapore this month, as more states have joined the organisation since its launch last year. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), revealed the achievement on Friday at a summit, where senior officials reaffirmed Hong Kong’s pledge to be a mediation centre amid increasing volatility in global...