4th Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition - Open for Applications!

The Foundation for Law and International Affairs (FLIA) is delighted to announce the launch of the 4th Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition! Scheduled for May 2025, this prestigious event invites university teams worldwide to participate in this dynamic and interdisciplinary competition, designed to deepen students’ understanding of international inclusive negotiation.

The Belt and Road Initiative Simulation Competition provides a unique platform that integrates experiential learning with practical application. Centered on hypothetical BRI project cases, participants will tackle core issues such as legal frameworks, financial considerations, environmental challenges, labor concerns, and geopolitical dynamics. Teams will represent various stakeholders, including a company, a local government, an NGO, and an intergovernmental organization (IGO), working to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration through English-language negotiations.

About the Competition

Event Highlights

Tackle interdisciplinary challenges across legal, financial, environmental, and geopolitical fields.
Earn opportunities for internships at prestigious law firms.
Develop global perspectives and enhance negotiation and collaboration skills.

Competition Details

Preliminary Round: May 10, 2025
Final Round: May 11, 2025
Venue: East China University of Political Science and Law, Songjiang Campus
Application Deadline: February 24, 2025, 6:00 PM (CST)

How to Apply

Interested teams should submit their applications via email. Complete the registration form provided in the attachments, and include your university name, a primary contact person’s name, and their phone number in the email body.

Email: ydylmntp2024@163.com

Fees

No registration fee will be charged. Teams are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.

Visa Application Support

If your team requires invitation letters for visa applications to travel to China, please mention this in your email when submitting the registration form.

Awards

Team Awards: These include, but are not limited to, the Gold Best Team Award, Silver Team Award, and Bronze Team Award.

Individual Awards: Several individual awards will be presented, including Best Coach Award, Best Opening Statement Award, Law Advocacy Award, Public Speaking Award, and Diplomacy Award.

Organizers and Supporters

Organizers:

Foundation for Law and International Affairs
East China University of Political Science and Law

Co-Organizers:

Beijing Normal University School of Law
School of Law and Political Science, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business
Beijing DHH Law Firm (Shanghai Office)
Shaoxing Yuchacun Chaoge Matcha

Supporting Organizations:

Research Base for the Protection of Overseas Chinese Rights
International Exchange Office, East China University of Political Science and Law
School of International Law, East China University of Political Science and Law
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology
Peking University School of Transnational Law
School of Humanities and Law, Northeast Forestry University
School of Law, Henan University
School of Law, East China University of Science and Technology
School of Law, Sichuan University
School of International Organizations, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
Department of Customs Law, Shanghai Customs College
School of Law, Shenzhen University
School of Law, Wenzhou University
School of Media and Law, Zhejiang University Ningbo Institute of Technology
School of Law, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics
School of Law and Humanities, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
School of Humanities and Law, Zhejiang A&F University
King & Wood Mallesons Shanghai Office
Jiangsu Dongzhen Law Firm
Shanghai Dehehantong Law Firm
Shanghai Huiyuan Law Firm
Shanghai Jiehua Law Firm
Shanghai Jinghe Law Firm
China Overseas Holdings Ltd.

Call for Papers

FLIA’s journal, Foundation for Law and International Affairs Review, is accepting submissions on negotiation and international dispute resolution. For details, visit our official webpage or submit directly to fliareview@flia.org

Attachments

For more details, please refer to the attachments below.

Attachment 1: Case Details and Guidelines

Attachment 2: Competition Rules and Regulations

Attachment 3: Registration Form

Attachment 4: Schedule and Q&A Information