Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Program

On March 9th and 10th, 2024, the Third Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition was organized at the East China University of Political Science and Law.

The competition saw participation from 76 teams representing 66 universities, including three international student teams comprised of students from 9 different countries.

As Xinhuanet and http://www.china.com.cn/ report, “This competition stands as a beacon of international innovation and leadership in negotiation simulations, effectively fostering students' interdisciplinary skills, prowess in international negotiation, and the application of international rules. It has proven to be an effective educational model and practical platform for advancing the development of the Belt and Road initiative and nurturing talent in foreign-related legal fields.”

After two days of spirited competition, teams from Fudan University, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Fujian Normal University, and the East China University of Political Science and Law (exchange students) emerged victorious, securing the first prize. Teams from Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, Xiamen University, Shanghai International Studies University, Henan University, Northwest University of Political Science and Law, Zhejiang Normal University, and the East China University of Political Science and Law (Chinese students) were awarded the second prize.

The competition garnered extensive support from various partners, including the School of Law at Beijing Normal University, Dalian Ocean University, Guangzhou College of Science and Technology, the China Overseas Interest Protection Research Base, the School of International Law at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, the School of Trade Negotiations at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Academy at Tongji University, the School of Law at East China University of Science and Technology, and the Asia-Pacific Law Institute at Renmin University of China.

More info about this competition can be found here.

The Second Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition was held on June 26, 2019 in Shanghai.

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The First "Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition" was held on June 27, 2018 in Shanghai, China. Students from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Law School and Deakin Law School participated in the competition.