1st CAYS
2016 marked the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations. To celebrate this milestone, the inaugural CAYS was held with the theme of Voice of Youth on China-ASEAN Cooperation. The event discussed diverse topics and looked at the past, present, and future of China-ASEAN relations.
Programmes
Model-ASEAN Conference
The conference comprised five committees which produced one Joint Declaration each at the end of the conference. The topics were:
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The Future of China-ASEAN Relations Against the Backdrop of One Belt One Road Initiative
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Youth Entrepreneurship
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Regional Transport Network
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Tourism Cooperation
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Disaster Management
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Seminar & Roundtable Forum
The seminar adopted the theme of “The Present and Future of China-ASEAN”, where Professor Zhai Kun from Peking University introduced the history of China-ASEAN relations from 1991 to 2016 and shared his insights on how the relationship may evolve over the next 25 years. The Roundtable Forum was held afterwards and invited professionals to discuss their experiences and thoughts on China and ASEAN.
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Cultural Night
The Cultural Night provided delegates with the opportunity to engage in cultural exchange through a night of fun performances, traditional costume display, and games.
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Timeline
Time
Activity
Day 1
1000 - 1130
Opening Ceremony
1400 - 1700
Seminar and Roundtable Forum
Day 2
0830 - 1130
Committee Session 1
1400 - 1700
Committee Session 2
1900 - 2200
Cultural Night
Day 3
0830 - 1130
Conference Outcome Presentation
1030 - 1200
Closing Ceremony
Committee Heads
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Secretary-General: She Wen Yan
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Deputy Secretary-General: Huang Jing Kai Ashton, Xie Wei Jian
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Academic Committee: Zhang Tinghe
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Admin: Chen Juanjuan
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Events (Cultural Exchange): Dai Yuqing, Liu Duoqing, Yuan Xianming
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Public Relations: Tang Shixuan
Food