China Establishes Global Mediation Body in Hong Kong

A view of the International Organization For Mediation at the old Wanchai police station in Hong Kong on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)

China signed a convention on Friday establishing a global mediation body in Hong Kong, which aims to be comparable to organizations such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Beijing has taken a more proactive approach in international affairs in recent years, expanding its influence in global bodies such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization — especially as the United States has taken the opposite direction under President Donald Trump.

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