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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
‘Rising star' mediation body adds more shine to reputation of Hong Kong
The launching of the world's first legal body dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation is a groundbreaking and much-needed development at a time of heightened global tensions. A convention to establish the International Organisation for Mediation, based in Hong Kong, was signed by 33 countries yesterday at a ceremony attended by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and representatives of more than 80 nations, plus global bodies. Wang said the initiative, led by China, would transcend a 'zero-sum mentality' and promote the amicable resolution of international disputes. The move reflects Beijing's efforts to settle differences through peaceful means and is intended to bring 'Chinese wisdom' to global governance at a time of instability. Wang highlighted Article 33 of the United Nations Charter, which requires states to use methods including mediation to resolve disputes. The organisation, due to open as early as this year, will fill a gap as other leading institutions around the world focus more on litigation or arbitration. There is growing interest in the use of mediation, where a neutral third party helps resolve differences in a way acceptable to both sides.
NHK
3 days ago
- General
- NHK
Thai, Cambodian militaries agree to ease border tensions
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to withdraw their troops from the site on their disputed border where the two sides exchanged fire on Wednesday. One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident. The army chiefs of both countries met on Thursday and expressed condolences over the death. They also agreed to seek a peaceful resolution to the issue. Thai defense officials say all troops on both sides have already left the area where the incident occurred. The clash took place along the border between Thailand's northeastern province and Cambodia's northern province. Cambodian troops say they were conducting a patrol when they came under fire. Thai officials, however, claim they tried to talk before the Cambodians started shooting. The territorial dispute between the two nations spiked after a temple in the border area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Tensions have eased in recent years and officials stress Wednesday's clash was accidental.
