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From February 9 to 13, 2026, the World Federation of United Nations Associations International Model United Nations Conference · New York (WIMUN New York) took place in New York. Li Yitong, an outstanding student representative from the College of International Education of BUA, participated in the international exchange event together with 53 other students from universities and colleges in Beijing.

Hosted by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), the conference strictly followed the real agenda and rules of procedure of the UN and highly reproduced the UN conference process, providing an immersive diplomatic experience for all participants. Both the opening and closing ceremonies were held at the UN headquarters, attracting more than 1,500 participants from over 60 countries and regions around the world.

During the conference, Li Yitong actively spoken up and deeply engaged in various agendas, exhibiting outstanding professional competence and a global vision, and fully reflecting BUA's achievements in cultivating talents with a strong Chinese identity and global competitiveness.

Li Yitong's gains:

I'm a student from the College of International Education of BUA. It gives me great honor to attend the 2026 WIMUN New York as a representative of Kyrgyzstan. This was the first time I participated in a Model United Nations activity. I didn't have relevant experience or win any awards, but the growth and insights I gained from this experience are far more valuable than any award.

I was nervous and upset when entering the conference venue. From getting familiar with the conference procedures and reading topic materials to stating positions and engaging in consultations and debates, I took every step cautiously, but gradually gained a full understanding of how Model UN operates. In the discussions on disaster risks, I delved into the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Instead of merely browsing the text, I truly understood the significance of the framework to global disaster prevention and mitigation. It not only provides action guidance for all countries, especially disaster-prone nations like Kyrgyzstan, but also made me realize that global disaster governance requires all countries to work together and build consensus.

The Model UN experience helped me truly understand the meaning of international exchanges beyond textbooks, and learn how to think rationally and express myself actively. Although I neither had prior experience nor won any awards, I gained valuable practical insights, which have deepened my sense of responsibility for and commitment to global issues.