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The WLMUN XIX Secretariat
West Lake MUN has been held at Hangzhou International School for 19 years. We are excited to once again invite schools throughout China to meet with us in person for West Lake MUN XIX in 2025.
At West Lake MUN, we are committed to providing delegates with a conference experience that is positive both inside and out. We believe that a good MUN experience relies on providing both new and experienced delegates with a supportive and enriching environment. Our goal is for students to take leadership roles, seek out mentorship, and be part of a fun and collaborative atmosphere.
We invite you to join us in the mission to take a step forward and create positive changes in the world.
Debating. Discussing. Solving. Changing.
Secretary General
Prisha Jeswani
Esteemed delegates, student officers, directors, and honored guests,
My name is Prisha Jeswani, and I am currently a senior at Hangzhou International School. It is my honor to serve as your Secretary General for West Lake MUN XX. As an individual, I have always been passionate about engaging in MUN. I have participated in several MUN conferences within China and overseas, which have deepened my understanding of global issues and international relations. I hope this West Lake MUN conference allows you to make countless memories with other delegates, chairs, admin, and secretariats. May it also inspire you to grow as a delegate, challenge your perspectives on the various issues being addressed, and leave with experiences that will remain with you long after the conference. I look forward to seeing you all in November!
Deputy Secretary General
Oliver Zhang
Hi, my name is Oliver Zhang. I am currently in 12th grade at Hangzhou International School and this is my 7th year in MUN. I been to more than 13 Model United Nations conferences and people who know me know I'm enthusiastic about history, politics and debating. I'm fully honored to take part in planning the WLMUN 2026 Fall Conference and I believe this will be extremely exciting for all of us! I intend to make the WLMUN Fall Conference a great learning experience for newcomers, but also a fun experience for more experienced delegates. I wish everyone a fantastic time during the conference.
Deputy Secretary General
Joshua Cui
Respected delegates, student officers, directors, and guests. Hello, my name is Joshua Cui, a Senior at Hangzhou International School. It is my profound honor to serve as your Deputy Secretary-General for WLMUN 2026, where I look forward to taking our planning and vision to an even larger step. I am passionate about bringing new people into MUN, helping them find a platform to speak, to question, and to be heard. I also deeply value the connections we make across cultures and the exchange of diverse perspectives; which this particular aspect is what makes MUN meaningful to me, and I hope to bring that spirit to our conference. I will do my absolute best to contribute to every part of this conference, but more importantly, I truly wish everyone a rewarding and memorable time. Hope to see you all for an unforgettable WLMUN 2026.
Harry Huang
Greetings, I am Harry, an 11th grader from Hangzhou International School, and this is my 5th year participating in the Model United Nations. During this journey, I participated in 14 MUN conferences as a delegate. MUN has played a great role in shaping who I am today and has aided in my development as a student. Westlake MUN was the first conference I participated in, and now I am a part of the secretariat, which will help organise it. To all the newcomers, I wish you luck during this conference, and let it be the catalyst that catapults your MUN career.
Sincerely, Harry Huang
Richard Xu
Fellow delegates, and honorable directors, I am Richard, a Junior at Hangzhou International School. I have contributed to 14 MUN conferences, including both domestic and international conferences. West Lake MUN is my first conference I participated in, as a delegate in environmental committee, acting as the starting point of my MUN journey. Now I am in the place as the secretariat organizing the 20th West Lake MUN conference. I welcome all of the delegates to West Lake MUN, and wishes for a fruitful debate for all. Sincerely, Richard Xu.
Aditya Sharma
Honorable Chairs, Esteemed Delegates, and Advisors,
I am Aditya, an 11th grader at Hangzhou International School. This marks my fifth year participating in Model United Nations, and I have attended a total of 14 conferences, including my very first at West Lake. MUN has significantly contributed to my growth as a student, and West Lake MUN holds a special place in my heart as it was where my journey began as a young 6th grader. To all the new MUN participants, I assure you that everything will be just fine. This experience lays the foundation for your future in Model UN debate. I wish all delegates the best of luck, and I hope everyone engages in meaningful and fruitful discussions.
Sincerely,
Aditya Sharma
Anna Zhao Karlsson
My name is Anna, and I am excited to be a part of the Secretariat for this year's WLMUN XX. I am currently a 11th grader at HIS for 12 years now. This is my sixth year participating in MUN, and I have had the privilege of attending many conferences both across China and internationally. MUN has benefited me a lot over the past few years, as it helps develop skills like public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork, and most importantly, I have met lots of new people and gained many valuable friendships while attending conferences. I hope everyone enjoys this conference and gains valuable insights and friendships. Let's make this a memorable experience together. Hope to see you all in November!
Livia O'Hare
Esteemed delegates, student officers, directors, and honoured guests my name is Livia O’Hare, and I am a sophomore enrolled in Hangzhou International school, this marks my second year serving as a part of the secretariat and my 3rd year of MUN. It is my upmost honour to represent our school as part of our secretariat, ever since I came HIS MUN has been an integral aspect of my life influencing who I am as a person today. WLMUN was the conference that inspired me most to continue down the path of MUN, without the opportunities this conference provided me I wouldn’t be the same person I am today. I hope WLMUN can inspire you as it has inspired me and many other delegates to improve as a delegate and broaden your perspective of this ever so complicated world, we live in. I hope that this conference provides you with a memorable experience filled with joy, unforgettable debates, and new perspectives!
Samuel Huang
Honorable Chairs, esteemed delegates, and honored guests,
I am Samuel Huang, a 9th Grader at Hangzhou International school. This is my 4th year in MUN and my 1st year in the secretariat team. Throughout my 4 years, I have attended 7 conferences, with this being my 8th. MUN has allowed me to develop my understanding of the world, and I have gained many great memories from many conferences. WLMUN will always hold a special place in my heart as it is where my journey began. Whether this is your first conference, or your 10th, I assure you that you will achieve great success, and that WLMUN XX will be a memory you will never forget. Best of luck to everyone in November!
Henry Tang
Honorable chairs, esteemed delegates, and honored guests,
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. My name is Henry Tang. I am currently a 9th grader at Hangzhou International School, and I have participated in MUN since grade six. After 7 conferences, I have finally become a secretariat member for West Lake MUN. Throughout the multiple conferences I attended, I have broadened my world view and learned about different ways we could approach issues. It has also enhanced my communication skills and expanded my friend groups. WLMUN, as the beginning of my MUN journey, will always hold a special place in my heart. With only seconds to midnight, but miles to go, I sincerely hope every delegate achieves greatness in this never-ending journey at WLMUN XX!
Tiger Lu
Esteemed Delegates, Student Officers, guests and directors. My name is Tiger Lu, a Junior at Hangzhou International School and am Honoured to be a part of creating this West Lake MUN XX. I started MUN in 7th grade, and have been to multiple conferences throughout and out of China. I wish you all have a insightful and knowledgable time in this conference. Have fun exploring Hangzhou's beautiful scenery, and I look forward to meet all of you in November!
Elly Hwang
Honorable delegates, student officers, directors, and distinguished guests. I am Elly Hwang, currently a sophomore at Hangzhou International School. I am deeply honored to serve as a member of the secretariat for West Lake MUN XX. This marks my third year participating in MUN. I have attended over 7 conferences including in China and an oversea conference. Throughout the past years in MUN, I personally have developed a stronger interest in global issues, and gained a deeper knowledge of the challenges and complexities that shapes our world’s current status. Through my experiences, I wish to support and encourage you all throughout this conference. I sincerely hope that WLMUN XX can be a remarkable part of your MUN experiences, where you can debate and expand viewpoints on global issues and topics fellow delegates, and connecting with student officers, admins, secretariats, and many others. I look forward to meeting all of you in November!
Lydia Yu
My name is Lydia Yu, a Sophomore at Hangzhou International School. I am honored to take part in WLMUN XIX this year as a member of the secretariat and as a student officer. MUN has always been important to me; I have been in MUN since 7th grade, and I have attended multiple conferences across Asia. I firmly believe in the transformative power of MUN to develop skills that are crucial to life beyond the classroom. Essentially, MUN should encourage and foster leadership, teamwork, and open-mindedness through the collaboration that is required to draft resolutions and to negotiate. I am excited to connect with fellow delegates and work together towards constructive dialogue and impactful resolutions!
Derek Xu
Hi, my name is Derek Xu. I am a 12th grader at Hangzhou International School, and this is my 5th year of doing MUN with 8 conferences attended. I am interested in researching and learning about global politics and history, and my experiences and good memories at West Lake MUN has been key in fostering this. It is my honor to serve as a member of the WLMUN XX secretariat team and planning for the upcoming West Lake MUN conference. I hope that all of you can enjoy your time at the 20th West Lake MUN conference and improve to become a better delegate in the process.
See you all in November,
Derek