HSINMUN XX
Hosted by the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
UN4MUN PROCEDURE
President: Arthur Chen (DIS)
Dep. President: Jonathan Shih (PAS)
My name is Arthur Chen, a rising senior at Dominican International School (DIS), and it is my utmost pleasure and honour to serve as your President for UNDP. From attending my first HSINMUN in seventh grade as a quiet delegate in the back of the room, this conference will mark my nineteenth conference and seventh time chairing for MUN, including in many diverse procedures from parliamentary procedures, UN4MUN, Crisis, and much more (I chaired for UNDP as president last year as well). In this year’s conference, I hope you will begin to appreciate the accommodating and cooperative nature of UN4MUN, which prioritises making concessions and helpful dialogue, just like in the real UN. Of course, MUN is also a place to create connections with other fellow delegates that will transcend this conference, and I hope that MUN will not be just a debate activity, but a community where you can make friends with like-minded individuals, just like I have done for many years.
Besides MUN, I also enjoy tabletop games, video games, sports, as well as some good linguistics puzzles. If any of you are interested in these same things, feel free to let me know during the conference.
I look forward to seeing you all in October!
Fellow delegates welcome to HSINMUN XX! I’m Jonathan Shih, a sophomore at Pacific American School in Hsinchu. It is an honor to serve as your deputy president of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) this year. HSINMUN will be my 9th conference and 2nd time chairing. For me, MUN is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities, as it combines the thrill of debate, the challenge of problem-solving, and the joy of representing diverse perspectives on a global stage. My journey into MUN began with a simple nudge from a friend. What started as a casual suggestion has blossomed into a passion that has profoundly enriched my academic and personal life. After attending my first MUN conference in 7th grade, I slowly discovered that MUN has not only perfected my public speaking and negotiation skills but also deepened my understanding of international relations and the complexities of world politics.
Whether you are an experienced delegate or a first-timer, I strongly encourage everyone to be very active and don’t be afraid of approaching the podium. I also recommend experienced delegates to help out first-timers in order to have a very smooth and enjoyable debate.
Here’s some fun facts about myself. Besides MUN, I also enjoy watching baseball, F1, and planespotting. Lastly, I hope this year’s HSINMUN will be memorable to all and hopefully this conference will motivate you into enjoying MUN! Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions or concerns!
