Thank you everyone for participating in the 2026 NHSDLC Spring Beijing Regional Tournament.
Congratulations to all teams for competing in, and completing this tournament in a second language on the topic of whether, on balance, the cultural shift toward “anti-neijuan(内卷)” attitudes is more beneficial than harmful. This issue is highly relevant to today’s intense societal and economic pressures—especially in high-competition environments—and will undoubtedly shape the future of individuals, workplaces, and communities worldwide. Gaining a deeper understanding of the benefits and challenges of embracing anti-neijuan mindsets versus traditional involution-driven cultures better prepares students to think critically about personal well-being, sustainable productivity, cultural values, and long-term societal progress. Regardless of how many debates you won, you should be proud of the progress you’ve made in communication, critical thinking, and research skills through your participation. We hope you found the tournament both challenging and educational!
We also hope that all students have noticed growth in their debating skills and will continue to benefit from their participation. Dedication to debate is certain to pay off in the future, and we are excited to see where your journey takes you next!
Click here to see the ballots and comment sheets from the tournament ! [Password:hrr1]
If you've enjoyed debating this season and want to continue to challenge yourself, consider attending our 2026 Summer Debate Camps .
Open Division
Congratulations to the Runners-Up - 祝贺亚军团队
504505 - Alpha Abulikemu - Cate School & 蔡咏含 - 上海市民办包玉刚实验学校 Yk Pao School
A huge congratulations to the Champions - 祝贺冠军团队
510511 - Carson Yuan - 启明星学校 & Angelia Yao - Western Academy of Beijing
Congratulations to the Top Speakers - 祝贺获得最佳辩手奖的选手
511 - Angelia Yao - Western Academy of Beijing
510 - Carson Yuan - 启明星学校
505 - 蔡咏含 - 上海市民办包玉刚实验学校 Yk Pao School
Middle School Division
Congratulations for advancing into Middle School Division Elimination Rounds - 祝贺所有进入初中组淘汰赛的队伍 (In Numerical Order)
106107
108109
140141
102103
122123
150151
164165
112113
132133
114116
124125
126127
118119
128129
148149
136137
Congratulations to the Top Speakers - 祝贺获得最佳辩手奖的选手
116、102、109、106、122、132、150、125、108、103
Middle School Novice Division
Congratulations for advancing into Middle School Novice Division Elimination Rounds - 祝贺所有进入初中新手组淘汰赛的队伍 (In Numerical Order)
328329
312313
320321
326327
316317
306307
300301
336337
Congratulations to the Top Speakers - 祝贺获得最佳辩手奖的选手
300、320、321、301、328、329、337、325、318、336