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  • This house believes that ASEAN should abandon the China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations.

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    The China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations seek to manage inter-state relations within the South China Sea area and address disputes over territorial claims in the contested waters. The COC is based on a 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea signed by China and the 10 ASEAN States. Both ASEAN and China have agreed to complete the COC by 2025.

    Friday Night Debates 2025: An African Debate Super League · Power Pair 11 · 2025-08-22

  • In the pursuit of scientific knowledge, This house would continue the development of Dual-use research of concern (DURC) in biotechnology

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    Dual-use research of concern (DURC) describes research that is intended to provide a clear benefit, but which could easily be misapplied to do harm. This may include the creation of modified viruses to better understand how they function which may risk the use of them to infect animals and people, or the development of aerosol methods to help treat asthma which may be used to improve biological weapons like anthrax, etc.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Semifinals · 2025-08-20

  • This house believes that the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have done more harm than good

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    Between 13–24 June 2025, Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites including Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, and the Arak reactor, as well as various military and government facilities. Several Iranian officials and scientists were killed.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-20

  • This house prefers the inquisitorial system to the adversarial system

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    An adversarial system of justice is one in which the court acts as a neutral referee between the defence and the prosecution in criminal trials, or the plaintiff and the defendant in civil trials. In inquisitorial systems, the court is an active participant in proving the facts of the case and will often take part in the investigation of the facts. Under both systems, rights of appeal to superior courts are available.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-08-20

  • This house would fight a legal battle against their agency

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    On September 11th 2024, New Jeans hosted a YouTube Live to accuse their label, HYBE, of idol mistreatment and demanded the reinstatement of their former CEO and creative director. Although much of the public has accused New Jeans of a lack of professionalism, prominent idols such as Jungkook of BTS has shown their support for New Jeans' actions. New Jeans' actions led to a wave of K-pop idols speaking out against mistreatment from their managers, including fromis_9 and Loona. You are a K-Pop idol that works at a small agency, and have experienced quite a lot of growth and success at the beginning of your career. However, you suffer from a toxic workplace environment, which includes overworking, intensive diet management, and lack of creative freedom. However, you are bound by a contract which requires you to work with them for 3 more years. You can choose to fight a legal battle to terminate your contract early, or you can continue to stay in the contract for the next 3 years.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Finals · 2025-08-20

  • This house supports the rise of neobanks

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    Neobanks are banking services which are entirely online and do not have physical branches. Neobanks often do not have their own banking licenses, but rather rely on partner banks for regulatory frameworks. Examples include Touch N Go E-Wallet, BigPay, Wise, and Monzo.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-20

  • This house regrets the recent rise of private credit

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    Private credit refers to lending by non-bank financial institutions (e.g., private equity firms, investment banks, and insurance and asset managers) most often to small and mid-sized businesses. Having seen explosive growth since 2020, private credit has become a competitive alternative to syndicated loans offered by traditional banks. The global private credit market is now estimated to be roughly $2 trillion in size.

    LUMS Intervarsity 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-19

  • This house would prohibit nations from militarising disputed cultural or religious sites.

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    Militarisation involves deploying troops, establishing bases, or using military infrastructure in contested locations. Cultural or religious sites are sometimes fortified, escalating disputes. For instance, Cambodia and Thailand stationed forces at the Preah Vihear Temple, a disputed heritage site, sparking tensions that developed into armed clashes.

    Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Quarterfinals · 2025-08-18

  • This House would, as Sarawak, recognise Bahasa Sarawak as an Official State Language.

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    An official state language is the legally recognised language used by a country or state for government, legislation, and public communication, symbolising national identity, unity, and cultural representation in official affairs. The current Sarawak State languages are Bahasa Malaysia and English.

    Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 5 · 2025-08-18