Recently, the national finals of the twentieth “FLTRP Cup” National English Debating Competition concluded at China Foreign Affairs University (Shahe campus). The debate consisted of three stages: the campus selection, regional competition and the national finals. Nearly 500 institutions and hundreds of thousands of students participated. Due to good preparation and great courage, the English debating team of BJUT achieved decent results in the contest.

The first debating team consisting of two students from College of Dublin and College of Humanities, won the first prize in North China division and the third prize in the national finals. The second debating team composed of two students from College of Transportation won the third prize in North China division and a student from College of Software won the title of outstanding judge in North China division.

The English debating team of BJUT, established in 2006, consists of students from different majors. Since its establishment, the team has participated in the “FLTRP Cup” National English Debating Competition for 10 consecutive years and has won the runner up 1 time, the first prize 2 times and third-prize 6 times in the national finals. Over the years, by adhering to the policy that the old members guide the new, BJUT’ English debating team has organized and participated in many debating training and competition, cultivating many outstanding students.