Guangzhou United Asian Debating Championships 2025
The United Asian Debating Championships (UADC) is Asia’s largest inter-varsity parliamentary debating tournament, drawing over 600 participants annually.
Open to university teams from across the region, UADC is held annually in June and is conducted in the Asian Parliamentary format, featuring dynamic three-on-three debates that test critical thinking, argumentation, and teamwork.
The previous edition was held in Malaysia, where Wayne Lim, Neo Way De, and Ha Duy Thanh from Nanyang Technological University emerged victorious after an intensely competitive final.
General Info
01 Jun 2025 – 08 Jun 2025
08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
(GMT+8) Guangzhou, China
📍 Guangzhou, China
Format
Debate
Asian Parliamentary
3 members per team
Type
University level
University level
Asia region
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✔️ 7-Day Tournament Pass
✔️ 7 In-Hotel Buffet Breakfasts
✔️ 4 Lunch Meals
✔️ 4 Dinner Meals
✔️ 5 Socials
✔️ 1 Gala Lunch
✔️ Free Airport Transfer on Arrival Day
Our Legacy
The legacy of UADC
UADC stands as the cornerstone of university-level debating in Asia, bringing together the brightest minds from across the continent. With its focus on intellectual rigor and high-level competition, UADC has established itself as the premier platform for university teams to engage in thought-provoking debates and foster meaningful exchanges.
The legacy of UADC is built on its tradition of excellence, where participants become part of a distinguished community of debaters. The tournament’s adherence to the Asian Parliamentary format ensures that UADC continues to be a hallmark of thoughtful discourse and intellectual achievement, shaping the future of debate in the region.
Accommodation
Rezen Select (Licheng Ruixuan) Hotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Hotel Exterior
No. of Rooms: 500
Hotel Lobby
Check-in: After 14:00
Superior Bedroom
Area: 28 sqm
Restaurant
Dining Area
Debate Venue
Rezen Select (Licheng Ruixuan) Hotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Main Event Building
Rezen Select (Licheng Ruixuan) Hotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Convening Hall
Capacity: 220 pax
Debate Halls
debating area
Team Bonding Spaces
Lounge
Convenor
Geri Ami
EduDrift, Singapore
Geri Ami is poised to assume the formidable position of convenor for the upcoming Guangzhou UADC 2025. Her remarkable legacy in the realm of regional championship convening radiates with her previous exceptional orchestration of the Krabi Australs, Bali ABP, and Guangzhou NEADC. With each event under her capable leadership, Geri has consistently delivered a remarkable blend of efficiency, innovation, and unyielding dedication. She has consistently showcased her unparalleled talents, elevating these tournaments to new heights and setting a standard. Without a shadow of a doubt, she stands as the unrivaled champion of convening regional championships, a virtuoso in her field.
Chief Adjudicators
CAP Name
Achievement
CAP Name
Achievement
Tournament Advisers
Judy Ji
Worlds Octofinals Judge, 2021
Daisy Sun
Northeast Asian Grand Finals Judge, 2023
Welcome Socials
Skewers and Beer/Milktea Night
Yong Qing Fang Excursion
Stroll through traditional Chinese architecture and culture
Pearl River Breaknight Party
Pearl River, Guangzhou, China
Tournament Schedule
All times are indicated in (GMT+8) Guangzhou, China time.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
Sunday – 01 June 2025 | |
02:00 PM | Event Check-in |
03:00 PM | Hotel Check-in |
06:00 PM | Socials #1 – Skewers and Beer/Milktea Night |
Monday – 02 June 2025 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
08:30 AM | Pre-Council Meeting |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
01:00 PM | Round 01 |
03:30 PM | Round 02 |
06:00 PM | Socials #2 – Chinese Culture Night |
Tuesday – 03 June 2024 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
08:30 AM | Round 03 |
11:00 AM | Round 04 |
01:00 PM | Lunch |
02:00 PM | Round 05 |
04:30 PM | Dinner & Socials #3 – Yong Qing Fang Excursion |
Wednesday – 04 June 2025 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
08:30 AM | Round 06 |
11:00 AM | Round 07 |
01:00 PM | Lunch |
02:00 PM | Round 08 (Silent) |
06:00 PM | Dinner |
07:00 PM | Socials #3 – Pearl River Breaknight |
Thursday – 05 June 2025 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
08:30 AM | Council Session |
01:00 PM | Lunch for Council Attendees |
02:00 PM | Council Session (cont.) |
Friday – 06 June 2025 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
08:30 AM | Open Octo Finals |
11:00 AM | Open Quarter Finals, EFL Quarter Finals |
01:00 PM | Lunch |
02:00 PM | Open Semi Finals, EFL Semi Finals |
06:00 PM | Dinner |
Saturday – 07 June 2025 | |
07:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
8:30 AM | EFL Grand Finals |
11:00 AM | Open Grand Finals |
01:00 PM | Finale Gala and Closing Ceremony |
Sunday – 08 June 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Hotel Buffet Breakfast |
11:00 AM | Hotel Check-out |
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Limited spots available
Debate Team (3 members)
twin-sharing room
Institutional Adjudicator
twin-sharing room
Independent Adjudicator
twin-sharing room
Observer (twin-sharing)
twin-sharing room
Observer (single room)
single room