以对话化解冲突、以协商调解纷争，是世界各大文明的共同价值和普遍追求。泱泱中华文明，和合文化 绵延不绝，礼让和谐的六尺巷故事传承至今。中华法系推崇天下无讼、以和为贵，这同现代国际法提倡 的和平解决国际争端是高度契合的。国际调解院不搞强制裁决而是提供中立平台，坚持自愿参与、平等 决策、共同受益，尊重各方合理关切，追求实现互利共赢，生动诠释了和合共生的文明智慧。着眼长 远，国际调解院的诞生有助于超越你输我赢的零和思维，促进国际争议的友好解决，推动构建更为和谐 的国际关系。 国际调解院是全球南方国家贡献的全球治理公共产品，将为维护国际公平正义作出重要贡献。世界多极 化、国际关系民主化大潮滚滚向前，全球南方已从昔日国际政治舞台上"沉默的大多数"，转变为维护国 际和平、驱动世界发展、完善全球治理的关键力量。全球南方国家积极参与成立国际调解院，普遍认为 成立国际调解院契合《联合国宪章》宗旨和原则，体现了尊重、互信、公正与和谐，是强化多边主义的 有效举措。下一步，国际调解院将注重真正的法治精神，兼顾程序正义和结果正义，增强发展中国家参 与度，推动国际争端解决机制向公平普惠方向发展，提升全球南方在全球治理中的代表性与发言权。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the International Mediation Institute, led by China, marks a significant development in international dispute resolution, focusing on mediation as a non-confrontational alternative to litigation and arbitration [1][3][4]. Group 1: Overview of the International Mediation Institute - The International Mediation Institute is the world's first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation [1]. - The signing ceremony for the institute's convention took place in Hong Kong, with representatives from 33 countries becoming founding members [3]. Group 2: Scope and Advantages of Mediation - The institute will mediate disputes between states, between states and foreign investors, and international commercial disputes, including emerging issues in blockchain and digital trade [4]. - Mediation is characterized by its non-confrontational nature, lower costs, flexibility in procedures, and high efficiency compared to traditional litigation and arbitration [6]. Group 3: International Support and Expectations - Representatives from various countries, including Zimbabwe and Serbia, expressed their support for the institute, emphasizing the importance of peaceful dispute resolution [8][10]. - The establishment of the International Mediation Institute is seen as a significant step for developing countries to achieve mutual benefits in international relations [12]. Group 4: Background and Development Process - The initiative to establish the International Mediation Institute began three years ago, with a joint declaration signed in 2022, leading to the formation of a preparatory office in Hong Kong in 2023 [13]. - The convention negotiations were completed in October 2024, with the institute expected to officially open in early 2026 [13]. Group 5: China's Role and Global Governance - China's leadership in establishing the institute reflects its commitment to providing solutions for current international relations and fostering cooperation with developing countries [14][15]. - The institute's creation is viewed as a response to the need for reform in the international order, particularly from the perspective of non-Western countries [15]. Group 6: Location Significance - Hong Kong was chosen as the headquarters for the International Mediation Institute due to its status as an international free port and its unique legal environment, which combines elements of both common law and civil law systems [16][17].