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Benedict Rogers | This House Believes the West is Hypocritical Towards China | Cambridge Union

Benedict Rogers speaks as the second opposition for the motion in the Debating Chamber on Thursday 5th December 2024. With tensions rising between the West and China, this debate examines their relationship in greater detail. China’s increasing position on the global stage has led to much criticism from Western nations; however, given Europe’s colonial past, some feel that these criticisms ring hollow. ............................................................................................................................ Cambridge Union Society Debate Info: In The Chair: Sammy McDonald (Incoming President) Taking the Minutes: Leonas Pausch The Debate Motion title is always preceded in context by the phrase “This House Would”, “This Would Believes”, or simply “This House”. The Debate motion is typically phrased in Proposition of the argument prior to any votes or speeches, regardless of controversial nature. Six 10 minute speeches are given, alternating between each Proposition & Opposition speaker of the Debate Motion. The Chair governs authority over interjections, time limits, and any discretions/arrangements agreed between speakers and/or CUS. There are two ways interjections can be made by audience members; a Point of Information (upon acceptance from the speaker) or a Floor Speech. (Interjections are not to be interpreted as Audience Questions and can be denied or ignored at discretion of the Speaker or Chair) Points of Interest cannot be made during the first & last minutes of any speech, they also must be under 30 seconds and maintain relevance. (As a result it is impractical to provide microphones for Points of Interest and apologise for any issues with audibility) Floor speeches are made by audience members at intervals during the Debate discussing support for Proposition, Opposition or Abstention. (The Union rarely publishes Floor Speeches due to Release Form arrangements within membership contracts) At the end of the Debate, all Speakers and audience members cast their vote as they leave the Debating Chamber through doors labelled “AYES” & “NOES”, with the central door exit representing Abstentions. The Chair calls an announcement shortly after the Debate to confirm the votes. Full Debate:    • This House Believes the West is Hypocritic...   ............................................................................................................................ Thumbnail Photographer: Nordin Catic ............................................................................................................................ BENEDICT ROGERS Benedict Rogers is the co-founder and a trustee of Hong Kong Watch, and served as its Chief Executive until recently. He is also an advisor to the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) and the Stop Uyghur Genocide Campaign, and author of seven books. He is the recipient of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit’s award for Champion of Effective Advocacy. ............................................................................................................................ SUBSCRIBE for more speakers:    / @cambridgeunionsoc1815   ............................................................................................................................ Connect with us on: Facebook:   / thecambridgeunion   Instagram:   / cambridgeunion   Twitter:   / cambridgeunion   LinkedIn:   / cambridge-union-society