Friends made through debate. Chinese reasoning, heard in the Southern Hemisphere.
以辩论会友，让中文思辨在南半球发声
New Zealand Chinese Debate Association Incorporated — a Chinese-language debating community connecting Auckland and the world.
A good debate is more than winning or losing
The New Zealand Chinese Debate Association Incorporated is a student community founded by people who love Chinese-language debate. We believe a good debate is not just a contest of who wins. It is a meeting of minds, practice in expressing yourself, and the beginning of friendships.
Here you can explore social issues in depth in your mother tongue, learn logical analysis and argumentation, and meet peers from different fields of study and backgrounds. Whether you are encountering debate for the first time or are an experienced competitor, there is a place for you in the association.
From New Zealand to the world's Chinese debate stages
Since our founding, our teams have travelled beyond New Zealand and competed across the major Chinese-language debating tournaments.
From competing to hosting, we are not only debaters on the floor but also builders of the Chinese-language debating community.
Structured training
From constructive cases and rebuttal to cross-examination and summary, step by step.
International competition
Connections to Chinese-language debate tournaments in New Zealand and overseas.
A wide range of topics
Society, culture, philosophy, public policy and more.
A welcoming community
Find a group of people in New Zealand who are happy to have a serious discussion.
Come debate. Build a bridge with words.
来辩论吧，用语言搭一座桥。
Want to take the stage, want to learn, or simply want to hear a great debate? You are welcome to join us.