Chloe Chen
Dear honorable directors, student officers, delegates, and esteemed guests,
It is my honor to welcome you to the Twenty-Fifth Annual Session of Taiwan Model United Nations. My name is Chloe Chen, a Senior at the American School of Taichung, and I will be serving as your Secretary-General for TAIMUN XXV.
First, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to our MUN Director, Mr. Nick Harris, for his continued guidance, patience, and unwavering support throughout the planning of this conference. Thank you for trusting us with the responsibility of bringing our vision to life, while providing us with the guidance we needed to grow as leaders.
Next, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to my fellow Secretariat members—Jeffrey, Nero, John, Clyde, Xun, Jonathan, and Minji. Each of you has played an invaluable role in making this conference possible, and I am incredibly grateful for the time, effort, and dedication you have poured into preparing for this conference. Through the challenges, last-minute changes, and long discussions, you have each contributed your own strengths, perspectives, and ideas to bring our vision to life. More than anything, I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work alongside such a wonderful team for my last MUN conference.
Secretary General
In an increasingly polarized world, we often find ourselves divided by borders, ideologies, and policy gridlock. This reality inspired the theme for this year's conference: “Dialogue over Division.”
Through this theme, we challenge you to look beyond ideological friction and focus on meaningful, constructive communication. True diplomacy does not require abandoning your principles; rather, it demands the courage to listen actively to opposing viewpoints, find common ground in unexpected places, and craft solutions that endure. By engaging with these complex issues at TAIMUN XXV, I hope you are encouraged to think critically, lead with empathy, and uphold the moral compass that guides sustainable global progress.
Beyond this conference, I hope that everyone carries the skills and lessons they have gained from MUN into every stage of their lives. The ability to communicate across differences, think critically, negotiate competing perspectives, and stand up for what you believe in extends far beyond the walls of a committee room. Whether you pursue careers in diplomacy, business, law, science, or any other field, these skills will continue to shape the way you approach challenges, collaborate with others, and make decisions.
Whether this is your very first conference or your last, I hope you use this platform to connect across differences, build bold solutions through compromise, and engage in vigorous, inspiring debate.
I look forward to welcoming you all in March!
With gratitude,
Chloe Chen
Secretary General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Honorable Chairs, Directors, Delegates, and Guests,
Welcome to the 25th annual session of Taiwan Model United Nations! My name is Xun Chiang, currently a senior at Taipei American School, and I have the pleasure of serving as your Deputy Secretary General for this year’s TAIMUN conference.
I would like to thank my fellow secretariats for all of their hard work and cooperation to make this conference come to fruition, for enduring our late night calls, for being patient with my time zone differences when I was traveling, and for being great team players.
And to the delegates, I hope TAIMUN XXV will not only mark a few days of work in your MUN journey, but be a symbol and reminder of the power of community, of collaboration, and of speaking your voice; I know the lessons you have learned and will continue to learn through your participation in MUN will stay with you in any paths you take in life.
Xun Chiang
As the future of our world, your contribution and efforts in recognizing and tackling real issues around the globe will no doubt generate unimaginable impacts on communities all around you.
For this conference, and all other future endeavors of yours, I urge you to look past statistics as a measure of your success and towards your effort in engagement, in curiosity, in passion, and in creating change. Challenge yourself to think outside of the box, challenge the status quo, and strive to better understand the world.
In a global era of constant confusion, seemingly endless uncertainty about the future, continuous disaster, and accumulating chaos, I push you to see and be the hope that we need by stepping out of your comfort zone and taking action, no matter how small or how big, especially at TAIMUN XXV.
I look forward to witnessing your creativity, perseverance, and hard work at this upcoming conference.
Sincerely,
Xun Chiang
Deputy Secretary General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Honorable Directors, Advisors, Esteemed Student Officers, Distinguished Guests,
Welcome to the Twenty-Fifth Iteration of the Taiwan Model United Nations. My name is Nero Ho, and I’m a sophomore studying at American School in Taichung. It is my utmost pleasure to serve as the Deputy Secretary General of this year’s TAIMUN alongside Chloe, Jeffrey, Clyde, Xun, Jonathan, and John.
Firstly, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our MUN director Mr. Harris, for his expertise and his continued dedication and support towards the working team and secretariat members to ensure this year's conference goes smoothly. His guidance is what helps make TAIMUN the conference it is today, and I’m incredibly grateful for his continued support.
Secondly, I would like to thank Chloe and Jeffrey for their continued guidance and leadership throughout the preparation of this conference. I would also like to thank them for their patience in assisting the working team and the secretariat team even while their SAT and college preparation is ongoing. They are the best Secretary General and Parliamentarian I could ever ask for and I wish them all the best in their college application process.
Deputy Secretary General
Nero Ho
Lastly, I would like to thank Xun, Clyde, Jonathan, and John for their constant support and sacrifice towards upholding the standard and legacy of TAIMUN. Their skills, dedication, and capabilities are a true testament to their ability as a leader, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support and assistance.
This year our world is faced with a serious lack of discussion and global dialogue. Nations have lost trust in one another, and intergovernmental institutions like the United Nations continue to face challenges in fulfilling the function they were created to serve. Conflicts and casualties continue to rise, meaningful actions have been limited. Even after a ceasefire is signed, agreements are not always honored. This inspired us to choose this year’s theme of “Dialogue over Division”.
This theme reflects the importance of global dialogue and our hope that the world continues to uphold peace, cooperation, and protection of all.
This year, I ask that you keep an open mind and negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts through dialogue. Whether this is your first or last ever conference, I hope that you make wonderful memories during this conference, and I hope that you are all able to step out of your comfort zone and achieve something that you have never done before.
I look forward to seeing you all in March.
With Gratitude and Hope,
Nero Ho
Deputy Secretary General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Minji Kim
Dear honorable chairs, directors, delegates, and esteemed guests,
In a crisis committee, the unexpected arrives without warning. A note is passed, the situation shifts, and every prepared plan becomes obsolete. This is what I value most about Model United Nations: it demands that we think clearly amid uncertainty and listen attentively when it would be easier to speak.
I am Minji Kim, and I am a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju. It is my privilege to serve as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Twenty-fifth Annual Session of Taiwan Model United Nations.
I entered Model United Nations five years ago as an apprehensive delegate. In the twenty or more conferences since, I have served as a delegate, a chair, and a secretariat member. Each role taught me something different, yet one conviction remained constant: a successful conference is built upon trust, and trust upon honest communication.
I am especially grateful to take part in this year’s TAIMUN, as we open our doors wider to become a truly international conference. I am honored to join the secretariat from outside the American School in Taichung, and I hope this reminds us that TAIMUN belongs to every school that participates in it.
I extend my sincere thanks to Chloe, our Secretary-General, for her leadership, and to Jeffrey, my partner this year, for his steady support. I am also honored to join this team to make a meaningful impact.
My principal responsibility this year is chair training, with particular emphasis on our crisis committees. Our thirteen committees will be led by twenty-six chairs, whose guidance will shape your experience more than any other factor. Whether in Suez in 1956, aboard Apollo 13, or confronting the Avengers, I want every chair prepared and composed, regardless of what unfolds.
To our delegates, arrive curious, speak with conviction, and listen generously. Some of the finest moments in committee occur when a delegate reconsiders a position.
I look forward to welcoming you all on March 18 and 19, 2027. See you in March.
With sincere regards,
Minji Kim
Deputy Secretary-General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Jonathan Shih
Honorable chairs, directors, delegates, and esteemed guests,
Welcome to TAIMUN XXV!
My name is Jonathan Shih, a senior at Pacific American School in Hsinchu, and it is my honor to serve as your Deputy Secretary-General for this year's conference.
I want to extend my sincerest thanks to the Secretariat team for placing their trust in me to help organize this year's conference, and to the advisors and directors whose guidance has supported me at every step. Serving as DSG means more to me than words can capture, as it allows me to close this chapter of my MUN career on a note I could not have imagined when I first walked into a conference room as a nervous 7th grader. To end my journey here, surrounded by this community, is nothing short of a splendid conclusion to a path that has given me so much.
My journey into MUN began with a simple nudge from a friend, and it has since blossomed into one of the most rewarding pursuits of my life. I still remember the nervous energy before my first speech, and the fear of raising a point of inquiry in front of strangers. I was, in every sense, a delegate afraid to approach the podium. But conference after conference, that fear gave way to confidence, and confidence gave way to purpose, teaching me to argue with conviction and find common ground amid competing perspectives.
What makes TAIMUN so valuable is the scale at which it brings students together, turning debate into a meeting ground for ideas where chairs and delegates alike walk away having learned something unexpected. Yet none of this happens without participation. Too often, first-time delegates sit quietly, held back by the same fear I once carried. I understand that fear intimately, and I know the only way through it is practice, encouragement, and a community willing to help newcomers find their footing. This is why I see mentorship as inseparable from chairing, and why I hope to help newer delegates build the confidence and skills that will carry them long after this conference ends.
So whether you are stepping up to the podium for the first time or the fiftieth, I encourage you to speak, to question, to engage fully.
I look forward to seeing what each of you brings to your committees this year.
Best regards,
Jonathan Shih
Deputy Secretary-General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Deputy Secretary General
Clyde Wang
Honorable chairs, directors, delegates, and most esteemed guests,
It is my utmost honor to welcome you to the twenty-fifth annual session of TAIMUN. My name is Clyde Wang, a junior studying at American School in Taichung, and I am privileged to be serving as your deputy secretary general for this year’s conference.
I would like to first express my sincerest gratitude towards our newest director, Mr. Nickolas Harris, for his contributions and guidance towards this year’s annual conference. Despite the significant and drastic changes within leadership and the conference itself, his steady expertise and wisdom has ensured that this conference proceeded seamlessly, and I am grateful for his dedication to this year’s team.
I also want to thank my fellow secretariats—Chloe, Nero, John, Xun, Jonathan, and Jeffrey for their support and encouragement throughout the preparation of this conference. Without the shared struggles, the happiness, moments of compromise, and triumphs that we experienced, I believe that this conference would not have been possible. I am deeply proud of the team and what we have built, and I could not have asked for a better one to stand by with.
Model United Nations was the first insight I had to the struggles and conflicts around the world. When I first stepped inside the WHO committee, I was very lost. I was uncertain on how my voice could make an impact when so many other people are trying too. Yet, over time, I realize that MUN is far more than just debating on resolutions and arguing with other people–it is about building teamwork, viewing perspectives in a different way, and where we could recognize our shared responsibility as global citizens.
I hope TAIMUN XXV can serve as a catalyst for your personal growth and journey, inspiring you to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose to whatever path you decide to take. I look forward to witnessing remarkable ideas, passion within amendments, and breakthroughs in resolutions that will bring to each of your respective committees.
I look forward to seeing you all in March.
Best regards,
Clyde Wang
Deputy Secretary General
Taiwan Model United Nations 25th Annual Session
Deputy Secretary General
John Weng
Honorable chairs, directors, delegates, and most esteemed guests,
It is my utmost pleasure to welcome you to the twenty-fifth session of TAIMUN.
My name is John Weng, a sophomore from the American School in Taichung, and I will be serving as your Deputy Secretary-General for TAIMUN XXV.
To start, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my fellow Secretariat members—Chloe, Jeffrey, Nero, Clyde, Jonathan, and Xun—our dedicated student officers, and especially our advisor, Mr. Harris. Without your hard work, creativity, and support, TAIMUN XXV would not have been possible.
Standing here today also reminds me of how far I have come in my own MUN journey.
I began MUN in sixth grade as a timid delegate representing Albania at TASMUN. The debates were intense and exciting, yet I gave only one speech throughout the entire conference. As someone who once feared public speaking and collaboration, I understand how intimidating it can be to stand at the podium and speak before an entire committee.
Despite that experience, I continued attending conferences. Gradually, I stepped outside my comfort zone, contributed more actively to debate, and eventually took on leadership roles. Whenever I held myself back, I often wondered what might have happened if I had been a little more courageous. Over time, I realized that these uncomfortable moments were not setbacks, but opportunities for growth.
That is what makes MUN so valuable. Beyond debating complex global issues, it teaches us to listen, think critically, collaborate, communicate with confidence, and challenge ourselves.
Whether you are a first-time delegate, an experienced delegate, or a student officer, I encourage you to set a goal for yourself during this conference. Raise that POI. Make that speech. Take a difficult question. Defend a challenging position. Help someone else become more involved. Create a committee where debate, enjoyment, and inclusivity can coexist.
Throughout TAIMUN XXV, I hope you choose dialogue over division and approach every opportunity with a growth mindset. The moments that challenge you most may ultimately be the ones that help you grow the most.
Sincerely,
John Weng
Deputy Secretary-General
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session
Deputy Secretary General
Jeffrey Chang
Honorable Secretariat Members, Directors, Chairs, Delegates, and Guests,
Welcome to the 25th annual Taiwan Model United Nations conference. My name is Jeffrey Chang, a senior at the American School in Taichung, and I am privileged to serve as your Parliamentarian for TAIMUN XXV.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to my fellow Secretariat members—Chloe, Nero, Clyde, John, Jonathan, and Xun—our dedicated TAIMUN student officers, and, most of all, our amazing advisor, Mr. Harris. Your hard work, creativity, and support have made this conference possible. Throughout the planning process, I have learned valuable lessons about communication, responsibility, and teamwork. The time and effort we have shared have made TAIMUN XXV an experience that will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I attended my first MUN conference, STMUN, four years ago. I can still vividly recall feeling lost as I watched other delegates debate complex global issues while I struggled to understand even the most basic procedures. Raising my placard seemed intimidating, and speaking in front of an entire committee felt nearly impossible. However, after attending several conferences, I gradually discovered what MUN was truly about. It was not simply about following procedures, delivering speeches, or winning awards. It was about learning to listen, communicate, cooperate, and understand perspectives different from my own.
MUN has not only deepened my knowledge of international affairs and conflicts but has also strengthened my critical-thinking and public-speaking abilities. More importantly, it has taught me that productive debate does not require everyone to agree. Meaningful progress begins when we listen carefully, challenge our assumptions, and work together despite our differences.
During this conference, I encourage each of you to step outside your comfort zone. Raise your placard even if you are uncertain. Deliver a speech even if you feel nervous. Ask for clarification or raise a point of parliamentary inquiry whenever you do not understand the procedure. Every experienced delegate was once a beginner, and every confident speaker began by taking one difficult first step.
At the heart of every motion, vote, and procedural ruling is an opportunity to grow. I hope TAIMUN XXV challenges you to think boldly, listen openly, and participate confidently. Most importantly, I hope you discover your own purpose for being here and carry these lessons beyond the committee room.
See you all in March!
Best regards,
Jeffrey Chang
Parliamentarian
Taiwan Model United Nations, 25th Session