Editor s Note:
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The collaboration between China and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has become closer over the years as China has increasingly made efforts in the global humanitarian cause. In an exclusive interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Xie Wenting, Balthasar Staehelin (Staehelin), head of Regional Delegation for East Asia of the ICRC, said that China s commitment to advocating for international law is particularly significant as China s influence resonates not only within its borders but also beyond. He also hailed the initiatives that China has proposed to achieve stability through developmental approaches and the promotion of conflict resolution through dialogue. He expressed his hopes for further collaboration with China, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance humanitarian efforts.
On March 9, 2024, the 22nd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition for the Asia-Pacific Region, jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC), concluded in Hong Kong, China.
The RIHF brought humanitarian leaders, donors, practitioners, researchers, and others together to promote dialogue on legislative, informational, and logistical mechanisms for delivering humanitarian aid. The forum addressed humanitarian challenges and sought innovative, practical solutions in accordance with international humanitarian principles and standards in line with the