HSINMUN XXII
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International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park
GENERAL ASSEMBLY I:
DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Chair: Joel Shih (PAS)
Co-Chair: Sarah Kwan (TAS)
Fellow delegates of HSINMUN,
Welcome to HSINMUN XXII! My name is Joel Shih, and I am a junior at Pacific American School in Hsinchu, Zhubei. It is my honor to serve as your Head Chair for this year’s General Assembly I, alongside our Deputy Chair, Sarah Kwan. This marks my fifteenth MUN conference, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet all of you.
For me, Model United Nations is more than just a school activity or academic challenge; it's a platform for connecting, growing, and learning from one another. My MUN journey began in eighth grade, when older students encouraged me to try something new. At the time, I had no idea what MUN was about, but I decided to give it a chance, and I’m grateful I did. That one step has led me to where I am today, chairing at HSINMUN and getting to know many different people from all over Taiwan, as well as other delegates and chairs from other countries. I understand that some delegates may feel nervous or hesitant about speaking during the debate. My advice: give it a try. Every speech, every amendment, and every resolution is a chance to improve. Over time, you’ll gain the confidence to speak and improvise naturally. If you ever need guidance or support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah and me. Outside of MUN, I enjoy Formula 1, badminton, and watching sitcoms. Above all, I hope to stay approachable and make this experience both productive and enjoyable for everyone. I wish you all the best during the conference.
Dear Delegates,
My name is Sarah Kwan, and I’m a rising junior at Taipei American School (TAS). I'm excited to serve as your Deputy Chair at HSINMUN XXII; this will be my seventh MUN conference, but it's only my second as a chair. My MUN journey began all the way back in 7th grade, and through the years, MUN has been an avenue for me to understand geopolitics, improve my public speaking skills, and of course, travel to new places to sample new food. At HSINMUN this year, I hope MUN makes the important task of learning about politics more interesting, fun, and understandable for you all than staring at a textbook does. Outside of MUN, I enjoy art, basketball, and music. I’m looking forward to fruitful debate on this year’s topics, so please reach out to 28sarahk1@students.tas.tw if you have any questions. See you all at the conference!
