For the purpose of this debate, “humble culture” refers to a culture where people are encouraged (either by others or themselves or both) to actively refrain from publicly showing/revealing their successes, possessions and achievements.
Novice Prefinals
THBT it is in the interests of South East Asian states to relinquish to China their claims over disputed territories in the South China Sea
Grand Final
The motion for this round has not been released.
Semifinals
THBT it is in the interests of South East Asian states to relinquish to China their claims over disputed territories in the South China Sea
Round 5
THO the social expectation to publicly take sides and be vocal on social networks in times of social, economic or political turbulence
Round 4
TH regrets the USA's declining relative influence over global governance.
Round 3
THBT first generation immigrants should raise their children to fully integrate into their new country, and completely abandon attempts to establish links to their country of origin
Round 2
This House supports the rapid global elimination of both tariff and non-tariff barriers to free trade
Round 1
This House would allow people raised in isolated communities (e.g. the Amish, Hasidic Jews) to sue their communities for harms caused by their lifestyle