从宾夕法尼亚到无锡：我的模拟联合国大会之旅

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今年七月，美国青年Hugo Poppy第一次来到中国，专程赴无锡参加运河城市模拟联合国大会。他记录下模联如何让全球青年在对话中寻求共识，也见证了一次跨越太平洋的远行，如何把萍水相逢变成真挚友情，把旅途见闻刻成难忘的青春印记。

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今年七月，我从美国宾夕法尼亚州出发，辗转三十个小时，与另外四位美国同伴一同抵达无锡，参加2026年运河城市模拟联合国大会。这是我头一回来中国，心里多少有些没底。不料，一走进会场，我就被其他代表团团围住——有人要合影、有人要签名，还有人要加我微信。

作者摆好姿势，供其他代表拍照

会议期间，我获得了在联合国安理会代表俄罗斯联邦的机会。我们围绕当下全球最紧迫的议题之一，即2026伊朗危机与霍尔木兹海峡安全问题，展开了辩论。能了解中国青年对国际事务的见解，并与美国青年的看法进行比较，真的很有意思。而作为一名美国人，代表俄罗斯对我来说更是一次独特的体验：我要跳出本国视角，去设身处地理解其他国家为何会对同一场危机采取不同的应对方式。

最让我印象深刻的，是大家在讨论中都极为投入。尽管我们来自不同国家，对国际问题的看法也千差万别，但通过辩论与磋商，我们总能达成共识。模拟联合国让我们有机会超越国别，携手寻找复杂国际问题的解决之道。

会后，作者获颁嘉奖证书

此行的另一大惊喜，是探索无锡这座城市。每天模联议程结束后，我们便会结伴去往这座城市的各个打卡地。惠山古镇景区令人惊艳。带队老师把我们分成若干小组，每组都有一名美国学生，一名意大利学生和一名中国学生，让我们在古镇内进行寻宝活动。我们沿着如梦似幻的运河漫步，头顶灯笼照亮前路。我人生中最惬意的体验，莫过于一边吃着面条，一边欣赏脚下水面倒映出的点点灯影。

我也很喜欢清名桥历史文化街区。它与古镇有几分相似，但多了些商业氛围。有家店的屋顶上趴着几只懒洋洋的猫，主街上则满是各类小吃摊。我们这趟中国之行，还经常光顾蜜雪冰城，在那儿买珍珠奶茶和冰淇淋，价格非常实惠。

夜间，作者在南长街的一座桥上拍照留影

不过，整趟旅程的亮点，要数最后一晚的社交活动——既有学生才艺表演，又有“毕业舞会”。活动现场分发积分手环（每个1分），还出售玫瑰花（每个10分）。最终积分最高的男生和女生被加冕为“舞会国王”与“舞会皇后”的称号。

活动刚开始，一位小男生走过来，说要和我合影，还说要为我买一支玫瑰花。随后，越来越多的人排着队来找我合影、签名，人群越聚越多，最后把我和另一位美国女孩围得水泄不通。这让我头一回觉得自己像个明星。

在与大约上百位学生交流后，我们上台唱了几首美国卡拉OK金曲。中国是我去过的所有国家中与美国文化差异最大的一个。但我却非常喜欢这里。

在2026年运河城市模拟联合国大会上，作者（前排居中）亮相于大合影中央。

在世界各地旅行，总让人受益良多。但跨越半个地球来到中国，参加模联会议，与来自中国、意大利、印度尼西亚和美国的800多名学生一起讨论国际事务、冲突和国际和平——这段经历，彻底改变了我的人生观。

初到无锡时，我只当自己来参加模联会议。离开时，我却收获了新的友谊、新的视角，也更真切地体会到，不同国家的年轻人能从彼此身上学到多少东西。对我而言，这才是此行的最大意义。

作者简介：本文作者Hugo Poppy来自美国，即将于秋季入读波士顿大学，攻读国际关系与商学专业。

After a 30-hour journey from Pennsylvania, the United States, to Wuxi, China, four other Americans and I arrived at our hotel for the 2026 Canal Cities Model United Nations Conference, this July. It was my first time in China, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I certainly didn't think that the second I walked into a room, I would be surrounded by fellow delegates asking for pictures, autographs, and especially my WeChat.

The author strikes a pose for fellow delegates to take pictures of him.

At the conference, I had the opportunity to represent the Russian Federation on the United Nations Security Council. Throughout the conference, we debated one of the world's most pressing issues: the 2026 Iran crisis and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. It was incredibly interesting to see the perspectives of Chinese youth on global affairs and compare them with those of Americans. Representing Russia was a unique experience for me as an American. It required me to consider an issue from a perspective different from my own nation's and to understand why other countries might approach the same crisis differently.

What stood out to me most was how engaged everyone was in the discussions. Although we came from different countries and had very different perspectives on international issues, we were all able to find common ground through debate and negotiation. Model UN gave us an opportunity to look beyond our nationalities and work together toward solutions to complicated international problems.

The author receives a certificate of commendation after the conference.

Another amazing part of the trip was exploring the city of Wuxi. After Model UN ended for the day, we would travel to various areas of the city. One highlight was the Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area. Our advisors put us into groups with one American, one Italian, and one Chinese student to complete a scavenger hunt around the town. The lanterns above us illuminated the path as we strolled along the mystical canals. One of the best experiences in life is eating noodles while admiring the reflections of the lights on the water below you.

I also thoroughly enjoyed visiting Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural Block. It was similar to the ancient town, except it had more shopping. There was a store where cats relaxed on the roof and plenty of food vendors along the main street. A staple of our trip to China was Mixue, where we often got boba and ice cream for extremely low prices.

The author poses for a photo on a bridge on Nanchang Street in Wuxi at night.

The highlight of the trip, however, came on the last night of the conference. There was a social event described as student performances and "prom". They were giving out bracelets worth one point and selling roses worth 10 points, with the boy and girl who had the most points being named prom king and prom queen.

At the beginning of the event, a younger boy came up to me, asked for a picture, and said he would buy me a rose. Gradually, a line formed as my peers asked for pictures and autographs until the crowd grew so large that they surrounded another American girl and me. That was the first time in my life I felt like a celebrity.

After talking to about 100 other students, we went up and sang American karaoke songs on stage. China is the country I have visited with the most different culture from my own, but I loved it.

The author poses in the center of a large group photo at the 2026 Canal Cities Model United Nations Conference in Wuxi.

Traveling across the world teaches you a lot. But traveling across the world to China for a Model UN conference, working on issues involving global affairs, conflict, and international peace with more than 800 Chinese, Italian, Indonesian, and American students, changed my outlook on life.

I came to Wuxi expecting to participate in a Model UN conference. I left with new friends, new perspectives, and a much greater understanding of how much young people from different countries can learn from one another. For me, that was the most meaningful part of the experience.

Hugo Poppy, from the United States, will enter Boston University in the fall studying international relations and business.

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