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  • Can a Mediation Court Rebrand a Repressed City? China’s Soft-Power Gamble in Hong Kong
    24th July 2025

    Can a Mediation Court Rebrand a Repressed City? China’s Soft-Power Gamble in Hong Kong

    In May 2025, China launched the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, branding it as an alternative to Western dispute resolution forums like the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). While analysts have focused on its legal structure and geopolitical goals, less attention has been paid…

    Calleigh Pan

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