DATES: 22-29 November 2008
CONFERENCE DATES: 25-28 November 2008 (Tuesday - Friday)

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
Registration Opens - 1 April 2008
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CONFERENCE DETAILS:
NMUN•China will be held in partnership with Northwestern Polytechnical University which celebrates its 70th anniversary in Xi'an, China this year. China also hosts the 2008 Olympics in August.

This ground-breaking conference will include student participants from around the world and provides a unique opportunity for college students to experience NMUN abroad. The conference will be held in English and will be directed by expert NMUN staff.

Ancient Xi'an, the capital city for 13 dynasties, has several UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites including the Terra Cotta Warrior Army. The Xi'an area with a population of over 8 million is located in northwest China and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. Links to additional information about Xi'an, China and its surrounding area are listed to the right.

NMUN • CHINA COMMITTEES:
• 2008 Matrix (PDF)
GA Plenary
ECOSOC Plenary
Security Council
Special Session on Global Warming

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:
Day 1 (Sat) - International (non-Asia) Students Depart
Day 2 (Sun) - Arrival Xi'an; Registration
Day 3 (Mon) - Cultural Visit to City Centre
Day 4 (Tues) - Cultural Visit outside City (including Terra Cotta Warriors); Opening Ceremony in evening
Day 5 (Wed) - Committee Session
Day 6 (Thurs) - Committee Session
Day 7 (Fri) - Voting / Closing Ceremony; Free afternoon
Day 8 (Sat) - Departure

STAFFING:
The principle language in committee will be English. Conference will be directed by expert NMUN staff. A Director-General will be named to spearhead training and assure dissemination of preparation information.

PRESS RELEASE: China Announcement (PDF )