The Chinese Debate Training Camp is organized by the board members of the UTM Chinese Debate Team. This training aims to cultivate the communication and thinking abilities of debaters. Debate is essentially a team game that requires quick thinking and critical analysis to discern the meaning behind each topic.
In addition to expressing our own viewpoints on the field, we also need to learn how to effectively attack the logical flaws in the opponent's arguments and persuade the audience present. Of course, mere rhetoric is not sufficient; instead, debaters must actively seek credible information to support their positions for maximum impact.
The training camp also offered various debate-related games for participants to engage in. These activities were thoughtfully designed to improve communication skills, critical thinking, leadership qualities, and teamwork among the debaters. Through a combination of these mini-games, theory classes, practical exercises, and debate competitions, I learned the art of effectively countering arguments, persuasive communication, and constructing robust positions.