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MUNER

China

From July 17 to 27, 2026

Set out to discover your talent by engaging with hundreds of students from all across China and exploring the most iconic places in the Land of the Dragon.

MUNER, the most iconic road trip experience designed for high school students, takes you to China for the Canal Cities Model United Nations, the English-language simulation attended by some of the country’s most prestigious high schools.

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An experience that will let you discover both ancient and modern China, while getting a closer look at one of the most strategic countries in the contemporary world.

  • Beijing, the political and cultural heart of the country, where you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace
  • Shanghai, a global metropolis and a showcase of contemporary China, where you will visit the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, and the Old City
  • Wuxi, a historic and academic city, home to the Canal Cities Model United Nations, where the official simulation sessions will take place
  • University visits, cultural exchanges, and an international environment
Day 1
Departure for China
Departure

Departure from Italy on an intercontinental flight to China.

Day 2
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing

Once in Beijing, you will be able to immerse yourself in the city by visiting Tiananmen Square, the symbolic and political heart of contemporary China.

Day 3
In the heart of history
Imperial Beijing

A full day dedicated to discovering imperial Beijing.

You will explore the majestic Forbidden City, the ancient center of power, and the evocative Temple of Heaven, a symbolic place of spirituality and imperial ceremonies.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Lama Temple, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.

Day 4
Among the wonders of the world
The Great Wall

You will see one of the Seven Wonders of the World: you will walk along the Great Wall of China, one of the most iconic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on one of its best-preserved sections (Badaling).

In the afternoon, you will visit the Summer Palace, an imperial residence set within a landscape of extraordinary beauty, among lakes, hills, and pavilions.

Day 5
Welcome to China!
A Welcome Greeting

The morning will be dedicated to a welcome conference with the participation of Chinese school authorities, serving as the official opening of the program and an opportunity for intercultural exchange.

In the afternoon, you will depart by high-speed train for Shanghai, a symbol of modern and global China.

Day 6
Shanghai, the city of the future
Futuristic Shanghai

You will spend the entire day discovering Shanghai. Your first stop will be Fuxing Park, where you can experience local daily life through traditional activities and social interaction.

You will visit Yu Garden and the Old City, before heading to the Bund, the city’s famous waterfront rich in history.

In the afternoon, you will explore Nanjing Road, the commercial heart of the city, and visit the artistic district of Tianzifang.

Day 7
In the world of Chinese academia
University in Shanghai

In the morning, you will visit the University of Shanghai, where you will have the opportunity to experience the Chinese academic environment and gain a closer understanding of the local university system.

In the afternoon, transfer by coach to Wuxi, a dynamic city and host of the conference.

Day 8
Let's start, CCMUN!
Opening Ceremony

The morning will be dedicated to the Opening Ceremony of the Canal Cities Model United Nations (CCMUN), marking the official start of the working sessions. In the afternoon, you will begin taking part in the first simulation activities.

In the evening, you will enjoy some leisure time at the Delegate Dance.

Day 9
Your talent at CCMUN
CCMUN

A full day dedicated to the CCMUN sessions, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your talent through negotiations, debates, committee work, and the drafting of resolutions.

You will also experience the atmosphere of the city with a night tour of Wuxi, where tradition and modernity meet.

Day 10
A Farewell and… Departure
Departure for Italy

In the morning, you will take part in the final CCMUN sessions, which will conclude in the afternoon with the Closing Ceremony of the conference.

Afterwards, transfer by coach to Shanghai and departure on an intercontinental return flight to Italy.

Day 11
Ni-hao, Italy!
Return to Italy

Arrival in Italy and end of the trip.

* The program may be subject to minor changes for organizational reasons.

FAQ

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The project is designed for high school students. Sign up now at www.unitednetwork.it and secure your spot: the initiative is limited to the first 50 students who register.

The trip is open to everyone, including those who have never taken part in a United Network project before.

You can apply online by clicking the following link.

The participation fee is set at €2,990 and includes:

  • Round-trip international flight (including airport taxes);
  • Half-board accommodation (breakfast and dinner) for 10 days/8 nights at Park Plaza Hotel Beijing, Golden Tulip New Asia Hotel Shanghai, and Wuxi Xizhou Garden Hotel Wuxi;
  • Airport transfers and internal transportation by bus/high-speed train, where necessary;
  • Participation in the Canal Cities Model United Nations, Wuxi;
  • Access to the following cultural attractions: the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace (Beijing), the Great Wall of China (Badaling), and Yu Garden (Shanghai);
  • 3 lunches during the simulation in Wuxi;
  • Comprehensive health insurance;
  • Assistance and support throughout the entire trip by United Network, including the presence of specialized mentors;
  • Certificate of participation and attendance.

Upon request, departures from the main Italian airports are available at an additional cost.

The MUNER China project is conducted in English.

FAQ

The project is designed for high school students. Sign up now at www.unitednetwork.it and secure your spot: the initiative is limited to the first 50 students who register.

The trip is open to everyone, including those who have never taken part in a United Network project before.

You can apply online by clicking the following link.

The participation fee is set at €2,990 and includes:

  • Round-trip international flight (including airport taxes);
  • Half-board accommodation (breakfast and dinner) for 10 days/8 nights at Park Plaza Hotel Beijing, Golden Tulip New Asia Hotel Shanghai, and Wuxi Xizhou Garden Hotel Wuxi;
  • Airport transfers and internal transportation by bus/high-speed train, where necessary;
  • Participation in the Canal Cities Model United Nations, Wuxi;
  • Access to the following cultural attractions: the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace (Beijing), the Great Wall of China (Badaling), and Yu Garden (Shanghai);
  • 3 lunches during the simulation in Wuxi;
  • Comprehensive health insurance;
  • Assistance and support throughout the entire trip by United Network, including the presence of specialized mentors;
  • Certificate of participation and attendance.

Upon request, departures from the main Italian airports are available at an additional cost.

The MUNER China project is conducted in English.

Delegate Training Course

To enable students to successfully participate in the simulation, the Delegate Training Course is provided.

The Delegate Training Course takes place in the months leading up to the Model United Nations. The course consists of an 8-hour training day and will be held at a location that will be communicated in advance. It includes a combination of classroom instruction and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking;

7) AI, Prompt Thinking, Ethics in the use of AI.

The phases of the Model United Nations

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as indicated by tutors.

Back office

Assisted by the tutors, students will develop shared working methods on cloud platforms.

Italian Model United Nations

The most important part of the project is the simulation.

1° modulo

Corso di Formazione (8 ore)

Il primo modulo si articola in una giornata di formazione presso l’Institut Français di Napoli. Le lezioni affronteranno i seguenti argomenti:

1) La nascita dell’Unione europea;
2) L’organizzazione ed il funzionamento delle istituzioni europee;
3) Il Parlamento europeo;
4) La Simulazione del Parlamento europeo – ed il ruolo dei deputati europei.

2° modulo

Studio individuale (24 ore)

Preparazione delle bozze di risoluzione e dei position paper come indicato dai tutor.

3° modulo

Back office (20 ore)

Coadiuvati dai tutor, gli studenti svilupperanno metodi di lavoro condivisi su Google Classroom.

4° modulo

Nous Les Européens (18 ore)

Before departure to the city of Boston, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final Meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of HMUN.

Harvard Model United Nations

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

THE TRAINING

Before departure to the city of New York, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted in a blended learning format.

MUN Training Course (8 h) - in-person, in the month of December

There will be alternating moments of frontal teaching and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

MUN Substantive Training Course (3 h) - online, mid-February

1) Committees and topics;
2) How to study the country represented?
3) How to make a position paper?

Advanced Procedural Training Course (6 h) - In-person, late January/early February

Individual study

1) Rules of procedure (advanced);
2) Strategy in committee (advanced);
3) Simulation test;
4) Public speaking (advanced).

Advanced Substantive Training Course e briefing prior to Departure (3 h) - Online, mid-February

1) How to Write a Resolution (Advanced) (2 hours);
2) Pre-departure briefing (1 hour) – attendance at this meeting is open and strongly recommended to parents as well.

THE TRAINING

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, which will succinctly outline the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in the development of their papers by the teaching staff and project coordinators of the school, aiming to support them both in terms of language and content. The position paper will also be evaluated by the simulation’s board staff.

Model United Nations

The simulation of the United Nations General Assembly will take place in the city of New York.

Before departure to the city of San Francisco the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of BMUN.

BerkeleyMUN

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

The Delegate Training Course will consist of four lessons.

MUN Training Course

  1. History and structure of the United Nations;
  2. What is a Model United Nations;
  3. Rules of Procedure;
  4. How to draft a resolution;
  5. Committees and Topics;
  6. Public Speaking;

MUN Substantive Training Course

  1. Committees and Topics (Advanced);
  2. How to research the represented country;
  3. How to write a position paper.

Individual Study

Students will be required to write a position paper in English, outlining the position of the represented country in a brief and concise manner. Students will be guided in this process by the teaching staff, in order to provide support both in terms of language and content.

Advanced Substantive Training Course and Pre-departure briefing

  1. How to write a resolution (Advanced);
  2. Pre-departure briefing.

National Model United Nations

1° modulo

MUN Training Course (18 ore – il modulo si articola in sei lezioni di 3 ore ciascuna)

1) Storia e struttura delle Nazioni Unite;
2) Cos’è un Model United Nations. Regole di procedura (parte I);
3) Regole di procedura (parte II). Prova di simulazione;
4) Studio del paese rappresentato (geografia, economia, politica interna ed estera). Come redigere un position paper; committees and topics;
5) Public speaking;
6) Come redigere una risoluzione.

2° modulo

Individual Study (20 ore)

Nel secondo modulo gli studenti sono chiamati a scrivere un elaborato in lingua inglese, il position paper, in cui tracciare in modo breve e sintetico la posizione del paese rappresentato. Gli studenti saranno guidati nell’elaborazione dallo staff didattico. Il position paper sarà poi oggetto di valutazione da parte dello staff board della simulazione.

3° modulo

Harvard World Model United Nations (20 ore)

La fase più importante del progetto è la simulazione, che si svolge a Tokyo (Giappone).

Training Course

The course is structured as an 8-hour training day and will cover the following topics:

1) History and Constitutional Law. The Parliament, the Government and its functions;  
2) Regulation of the Chamber of Deputies and Rules of Operation of the Simulation;
3) How to write a bill. Topics covered during the simulation (the students will already be distributed within the 4 committees);
4) Simulation test.

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as directed by tutors.

Back Office

Assisted by tutors, students will develop methods of shared work in Google Classroom.

SNAP - National Simulation Parliamentary Assembly

Training Course

The Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local school.

The lessons will address the following topics:

1) The organs of the state and their functions: the Parliament, the President of the Republic, the Government, the Judiciary, the Constitutional Court;
2) Function of the Chamber of Deputies and composition of parliamentary groups;
3) Regulation of simulation;
4) The legislative process, bills, amendments.

Unique Module

DELEGATE Training Course (6 Hours)

The Delegate Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local delegate school. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of Procedure;
4) How to draft a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.