The Beijing Hour China leads efforts in setting up new global mediation body
May 30, 2025
Jonathan Regev, an international affairs reporter from Tel Aviv, dives into China's significant role as a founding member of the new International Organization for Mediation aimed at enhancing global conflict resolution. He discusses the implications for developing nations and regional tensions, particularly in the South China Sea. Regev also addresses the impact of U.S. visa policies on Chinese students and the ongoing Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, highlighting the complexities of global diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts.
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New Global Mediation Body
- The International Organization for Mediation provides a new, flexible mechanism for resolving disputes between states and investors.
- It supplements litigation and arbitration by offering a more inclusive, cost-effective dispute resolution method.
Focus on Global South Interests
- Existing dispute resolution systems often neglect global south's interests.
- The new organization focuses on fair solutions aligning with the expectations of developing countries.
China Condemns Visa Revocations
- The US plan to revoke visas for Chinese students is politically motivated and discriminatory.
- China urges protection of Chinese students' legal rights amid this escalating tension.