Greetings! My name is Cheng-Yuan Li, a junior at the International Bilingual School in Hsinchu Science Park, and I’m thrilled to be a chair at STMUN XIV. Ever since my introduction to Model United Nations in middle school, I’ve been enamored with the process of conflict resolution and debates that allowed me to gain a much better understanding of the world around me. I can easily recall the apprehension that I felt during my first MUN conference, not just towards public speaking, but also towards the complicated nature of MUN. However, throughout the conferences I attended, I picked up confidence in tackling the above issues, as well as an appreciation for the way that Model United Nations allows everyone involved to gain a more nuanced global perspective. Throughout this year’s STMUN, no matter what country you represent, remember to delegate it to your full ability, advocating for its interests even if your personal views conflict with that of the country’s; additionally, I hope everyone is able to see MUN as something more than an extracurricular, instead seeing it as a way to monitor global trends and gain a much better overall understanding of the workings of the world. Welcome to STMUN XIV!