Hello everyone,
We are proud to announce that the registration for 2026 China Speech and Debate Invitational (CSDI) is now Open.
Tournament Details:
Dates: 22nd January, 2026 - 25th January, 2026
Format: British Parliamentary, World Schools Debating Championship, Original Oratory
Chief Adjudication Core (Alphabetical order): Judy Ji; Mubarrat Wassey; Ricky Jin; Rdu Dillion; Shudipto Ahmed
Venue: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)
Registration Fees:
To make the tournament more accessible, the Great Debater Project (GDP) will provide a special subsidy for university students!
University Participants: 800 RMB/person (without accommodation) | 1600 RMB/person (with 3 nights' accommodation and lunch included)
Teenager Participants: 1600 RMB/person (without accommodation) | 2400 RMB/person (with 3 nights' accommodation and lunch included)
(Approx. USD 225 for university package with accommodation. Fee waiver is applicable!)
Tournament Schedule (GMT+8)
January.22nd
13:00-14:00 Check in
14:00-15:00 Briefing
15:00-17:00 Round 1
January.23rd
9:00-11:00 Round 2
12:30-14:30 Round 3
14:30-16:30 Round 4
January.24th
9:00-11:00 Round 5
12:30-13:00 Break Announcement
13:00-15:00 Octofinals
15:00-17:00 Quarterfinals
January.25th
9:00-11:00 Semifinals
13:00-15:00 Grandfinal
16:00-17:00 Closing Ceremony
Participant Registration Link:
https://v.wjx.cn/vm/rw73LXX.aspx#
Judge Registration Link:
https://v.wjx.cn/vm/tv1F47f.aspx#
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