BEIMUN XXXII Leadership Team
George Xu
Director General
Greetings to all participants attending BEIMUN,
Welcome to the 32nd annual Beijing Model United Nations Conference. My name is George Xu, and I am honored to serve as your co-Director-General in the upcoming year. Along with my friend Josh, I will be your Head of Conference. As a senior at the International School of Beijing, this is my seventh year participating in the MUN program.
I joined the MS MUN Club in sixth grade, initially looking to expand my horizons from the natural sciences to the political sciences and improve my public speaking skills. I got all of that and more. I realized, through some introspection, that I would not be the person I am now without my experiences at MUN. The lenses through which I saw this world, its history, and its future all came from over twenty conferences worth of research, discussion, and debate. What I recognized as most significant, however, was the understanding that all aspiring delegates will one day inherit the knowledge and power of your predecessors and forge your own path to the future, to humanity’s future. May you learn from the mistakes we witness now of the past and present and never repeat them, the consequences of which have been and will be remembered and judged by history.
Whether you are a first-time debater or a seasoned veteran of many years, this conference, I hope, will still bring you the same joy and surprises as it did years ago, no matter how much life has changed. I look forward to meeting all of you on the 32nd anniversary of BEIMUN and in future conferences, whenever that may be.
Josh Ding
Director General
To all those attending BEIMUN XXXII,
My name is Joshua Ding, and I am truly honored to serve as your co-Director General for the thirty-second iteration of BEIMUN this year. I am a senior at the International School of Beijing, and I am privileged to be on the BEIMUN exec team for my fifth year in the MUN program. MUN has not only helped me improve my public speaking skills, but it has also shaped my worldview and mindset of being a global citizen.
Walking in as a shy and clueless eighth grader, I had no idea what kind of joy and fulfillment MUN would bring me shortly. Initially, I joined MUN to increase my confidence in public speaking, which was at an all-time low back then. Walking into the room every Thursday for mock debates was a pain as I dreaded being cold-called to speak in front of unfamiliar faces. Little did I know that this was all part of the process. I soon realized that MUN existed as a space for like-minded individuals to help one another reach their full potential and not a place to be judged for imperfections. Stepping into the shoes of the previous execs who had once helped me on my MUN journey is something I fail to put into words. I am passionate and fully committed to creating an experience that is no less fulfilling than the previous execs did for me.
Beyond the benefits that MUN brings to the individual, it is a way for us to approach issues that the world has yet to solve in the present. We aspire to think ahead for the future in which we take on the role of leaders who can truly make a change. When that happens, we can be the first to take the initiative. Experienced? Inexperienced? First-timer? It doesn’t matter. What matters is that you learn something new, meet new people, share some good laughs, and maybe even discover your hidden talent. Endless possibilities await.
I look forward to meeting you all at the conference.
Nan Jiang
Secretary General
Greetings to all participants attending BEIMUN!
My name is Nan Jiang, and I am delighted to be serving as your co-Secretary General for the thirty-second Beijing Model United Nations conference and BEIMUN Online. I am a junior attending the International School of Beijing; this will be my sixth year in the MUN program.
Back in 7th grade, it took plenty of self-assurance and self-convincing to join the MUN club, for I was such a terrible public speaker. Little did I know that MUN would become one of my greatest passions and will forever change the way I view the world. Having been a part of the MUN program for so many years and have participated in a range of conferences, I am proud to say that MUN is not only one of my greatest passions, but a significant part of my life. MUN helped me become more aware and involved with the world around me. Most importantly, MUN made me realize that as members of the young generation, we have the power to make a difference in our world.
Through MUN, we share perspectives, practice critical thinking, and raise awareness in our changing world. I look forwards to the collaboration, collision of ideas, and thoughtful debates that will be taking place at BEIMUN. Lastly, I hope all participants of BEIMUN will have a memorable experience. See you at BEIMUN XXXII!
Kelly Noh
Secretary General
Honorable directors,
fellow student officers, and distinguished delegates and guests!
My name is Kelly Noh, and it is my honor to serve as your co-Secretary General for BEIMUN XXXII. I am a senior at the International School of Beijing, and this is my 6th year participating in MUN.
I joined MUN program in middle school, hoping to improve my public speaking and develop interest in international affairs. Although first struggling when speaking in front of large audiences, I was soon able to improve my debating skills and gain confidence and satisfaction from my achievements.
Whether you joined MUN to meet new friends, improve your public speaking, or develop a better understanding of international relations, we hope that this conference can provide you with memorable experience as well as valuable skills. I look forward to meeting all of you on the 32nd anniversary of BEIMUN!