Thank you everyone for participating in the 2026 NHSDLC Spring Ningbo 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!
If you've enjoyed debating this season and want to continue to challenge yourself, consider attending our 2026 Summer Debate Camps .
Open Division
A huge congratulations to the Champions - 祝贺冠军团队
500501 - Amber Juliet Liu - Shanghai American School & 李泽君 - 北京顺义诺德安达学校
Middle School Division
Congratulations to the Runners-Up - 祝贺亚军团队
106107 - 牟思潼 - 宁波上海世外学校 & 秦嘉荟 - 北京市八一学校
A huge congratulations to the Champions - 祝贺冠军团队
108109 - 邹玄烨 - CGA & Michael QI ZIXIN - 上海民办中芯学校国际部
Congratulations to the Top Speakers - 祝贺获得最佳辩手奖的选手
106 - 牟思潼 - 宁波上海世外学校
113 - Aili Huang - Shanghai High School International Division
103 - Zoe Zhong - 北京市朝阳区赫德学校