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International Organisation for Mediation

International Organisation for Mediation
The latest news and top stories on the International Organisation for Mediation. A prominent Hong Kong-based intergovernmental legal organisation, the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) is dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation.
The IOMed's headquarters is located at the former Old Wan Chai Police Station. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’

IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 4 ways Hong Kong can shape its future – and the world’s

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong-based mediation body adds at least 1 more successful case to tally

Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Experts, top officials say city can turn existing strengths into commercial advantage to tap into fast-growing global space economy.

The space economy is emerging as one of the next major drivers of economic growth. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world

With international organisations moving away from the West, Hong Kong has an opportunity to go beyond being ‘Asia’s World City’ and become a multilateral hub.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | New international commercial court will boost Hong Kong as a legal hub

Such tribunals are rapidly growing around the world. Hong Kong cannot afford to be left behind.

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Hong Kong politics

China will actively help to resolve international conflicts, diplomat says

Han Zhiqiang delivers pledge at Global Prosperity Summit, where political heavyweight Regina Ip also calls for creating Apec think tank council.

Chinese diplomat Han Zhiqiang delivers his keynote speech at the Global Prosperity Summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
US, Israel war on Iran

Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?

Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.

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US-China relations

China plan to be global arbitration hub fighting Western distrust: experts

China’s newly revised Arbitration Law marks the most significant overhaul of the country’s commercial dispute framework since 1994.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong-based mediation body resolves international maritime dispute

International Organisation for Mediation hails dispute resolution between parties from mainland China and Singapore as milestone.

The headquarters of the International Organisation for Mediation in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks at the LME Asia Metals Seminar 2026 in Hong Kong today. Photo: ISD
Banking & finance

From banking to AI, these are the major economic bodies based in China

Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker

In a fragmenting world where the old financial order is being renegotiated, the greater prize goes to those who help set the new standards.

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Diplomacy

The end of ‘win-lose’? China-backed mediation body makes pitch at Boao Forum

More flexibility, fewer costs and greater convenience in the process hailed by head of new International Organisation for Mediation.

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Teresa Cheng, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation, takes part in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan province on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Two Sessions 2026

China looks to foreign judges to build global legal expertise

The country’s arbitration bodies are not plugged into the international system, a former justice official says.

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Framed by Beijing as a public good for the Global South, IOMed aims to “fill an institutional gap” in global governance. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner

The ‘one country, two systems’ framework, enshrined in the Basic Law and staunchly supported by the central government, has allowed the city to flourish.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s arbitration edge boosts legal finance, Burford CEO says

The city holds distinct advantages over other arbitration centres due to its proximity to mainland China, Christopher Bogart says.

Christopher Bogart, CEO and co-founder of Burford. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Diplomacy

Opinion | China is supporting multilateralism one institution at a time

With a new organisation to promote mediation, among other global bodies, China is signalling its enthusiasm to get more involved in world governance.

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Hong Kong politics

World’s first intergovernmental mediation body launched in Hong Kong

Vice-foreign minister Hua Chunying highlights the short time it took for the International Organisation for Mediation to become operational.

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Hong Kong politics

Revised arbitration law ‘very good news’ for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s sole delegate to the nation’s top legislative body says law allows city groups to conduct business in mainland free-trade zones.

The International Organisation for Mediation was established in May in Hong Kong. Photo: Stanley Shin
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