The 6th "Lianhua Cup" Legal Speech Competition Finale and Awards Ceremony, organized by the Faculty of Law at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), was held on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the N212 Lecture Hall. The event was co-organized by the MUST Faculty of Law Student Union and sponsored by the MUST Foundation. Dean Fang Quan of the Faculty of Law and over 150 students attended the competition.
Group Photo
The judging panel comprised distinguished legal professionals and faculty members: Dr. Tsang San Chi, Senior Partner of Lei Tou Lawyers & Notaries (Macau); Ms. Ao Chi Tan, Founding Partner of Ao Chi Tan Lawyers & Notaries (Macau); Xie Gengliang, Programme Director of the MUST Faculty of Law; Mou Xiaobo, Programme Director of the MUST Faculty of Law; Zhou Ting, Assistant Professor of the MUST Faculty of Law.
Dean Fang Quan (Center) Presenting Souvenirs to External Judges
The 6th "Lianhua Cup" competition featured preliminary and final rounds, with 10 finalists advancing from the initial stage. In the first round of the finale, participants delivered 5-minute thematic speeches on "The Meaning of the Constitution." Three students—Xu Yu, Gao Mingxiu, and Chen Yitong—stood out with exceptional performances and advanced to the championship round. During the second round, the finalists drew random topics for 3-minute impromptu speeches. After deliberation by the judges: Xu Yu claimed the Champion title; Gao Mingxiu was awarded First Runner-up; Chen Yitong secured Second Runner-up; Gao Mingxiu also won the Most Popular Speaker Award through audience voting.
Dean Fang Quan (Right) Presenting the Champion Award to Xu Yu
Dr. Tsang San Chi (Left) Awarding First Runner-up to Gao Mingxiu
Ms. Ao Chi Tan (Left) Honoring Second Runner-up Chen Yitong
Programme Director Xie Gengliang (Left) Presenting the "Most Popular Speaker" Certificate to Gao Mingxiu
Programme Director Mou Xiaobo (First from Right) and Assistant Professor Zhou Ting (First from Left) Awarding Certificates to Finalists Xu Linna, Luo Yuguan, Xing Yiyun, Hu Na, Jiang Siyuan, Hua Zichun, and Gao Kangwei.
As a flagship student activity, the "Lianhua Cup" Legal Speech Competition provides a platform for students to showcase their eloquence and legal insight. Since its inception, the competition has fostered public speaking skills, enriched campus life, and promoted legal advocacy. This year, undergraduate winners were recommended to compete in the "Constitution" category of the 2024 MUST Youth Speech Competition Final, offering broader opportunities to shine on larger stages.
The ceremony concluded with a group photo of all finalists, judges, and organizers, capturing the vibrant spirit of the event.
