新华社香港10月20日电（记者王昕怡）总部设在中国香港的国际调解院20日举行开业仪式，《关于 建立国际调解院的公约》缔约国、签署国代表及香港特别行政区各界人士近200人出席仪式。 中国外交部副部长华春莹致辞表示，短短5个月内，国际调解院实现了公约签署、生效和开业运 营，速度之快在国际组织建设史上十分罕见，充分表明国际调解院顺应时代潮流，受到国际社会的广泛 支持。 她指出，国际调解院理念与全球治理倡议高度契合，将为构建人类命运共同体注入法治正能量，也 将助力香港打造"调解之都"。她欢迎更多国家积极加入，充分利用国际调解院为和平解决国际争端作出 新贡献。 国际调解院秘书长郑若骅致辞指出，国际调解院珍视并践行多边主义，致力于成为和平解决国际争 端领域的全球公共产品和重要支柱。国际调解院旨在为国家间争议、国际投资争议以及国际商事争议提 供调解服务。 香港特区行政长官李家超致辞表示，很荣幸香港能成为国际调解院总部的所在地。香港享有"背靠 祖国、联通世界"的优势，同时秉持着悠久的法治传统。香港将进一步发挥"超级联系人"与"超级增值 人"角色，支持国际调解院和争端解决事业发展。 尼加拉瓜、委内瑞拉、刚果（布）、基里巴斯、巴 ...

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming 10th "Belt and Road" Summit in Hong Kong will gather over 90 high-level officials and business leaders from 18 countries and regions, marking a significant moment for Hong Kong's participation in high-quality Belt and Road construction [1] Group 1: Historical Contributions of Hong Kong - Since the inception of the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong has played an irreplaceable role as a "super connector" between mainland China and international markets, enhancing connectivity and participating in over 280 international multilateral agreements [2] - Hong Kong serves as a key platform for enterprise financing and investment, facilitating trade and financial flows essential for the Belt and Road Initiative, with the ongoing internationalization of the Renminbi providing more financing options [3] - The city is a cultural exchange hub, hosting numerous international organizations and actively participating in Belt and Road cultural cooperation projects, which have fostered mutual understanding and friendship [3] Group 2: Achievements of Previous Summits - Hong Kong has successfully hosted nine previous Belt and Road Summits, attracting nearly 45,000 guests from over 120 countries and regions, organizing around 5,400 business matching meetings, and supporting over 2,000 projects across various sectors [4] Group 3: Future Prospects for Hong Kong - The Belt and Road Initiative is evolving towards high-quality development, presenting unprecedented opportunities for Hong Kong, especially in health, green, digital, and innovation sectors [5] - Hong Kong can establish itself as a comprehensive service platform for the Belt and Road, enhancing its status as an international financial center and promoting financial product innovation [5] - The city can act as a functional hub for Belt and Road initiatives, leveraging its unique advantages to deepen cooperation with mainland provinces, particularly in joint bidding for large infrastructure projects [6] Group 4: Cultural Exchange and Talent Development - Hong Kong's top universities and national key laboratories provide valuable resources for international educational and scientific cooperation, which can strengthen the social foundation for Belt and Road collaboration [7] - The initiative is viewed as a path of win-win cooperation, and with strong support from the central government and unity within Hong Kong society, the city is poised to make significant contributions in the next decade of Belt and Road development [7]

Core Points - The establishment of the International Mediation Institute marks a historic breakthrough in international dispute resolution mechanisms, providing a new platform for resolving disputes between nations, as well as investment disputes between nations and their citizens [1][2] - The International Mediation Institute aims to promote peaceful and friendly resolutions to international disputes, reflecting a legal civilization that is inclusive and harmonious [3][4] Group 1 - The International Mediation Institute was signed by representatives from 85 countries and nearly 20 international organizations, with 33 countries becoming founding members [1] - Traditional methods of international dispute resolution, such as judicial adjudication and arbitration, have limitations, while mediation respects the parties' wishes and allows for win-win solutions [1][2] - The mediation approach has shown a success rate of around 50% in Hong Kong's court mediation cases, highlighting its unique value in resolving complex conflicts [1] Group 2 - The International Mediation Institute responds to the urgent global demand for peaceful dispute resolution, especially in the context of rising tensions and unilateral actions by major powers [2][3] - Hong Kong has been chosen as the headquarters for the International Mediation Institute, reflecting international recognition of its legal system and its role as a successful example of peaceful dispute resolution [3] - The Institute aims to provide a flexible, economical, and efficient alternative to existing dispute resolution mechanisms, complementing litigation and arbitration [3]