The CUHK Cantonese Debate Team defeated its counterpart from the Hong Kong Institute of Education in the finals of the 30th Inter-varsity Debate Competition to capture the championship for the ninth time on 6 April. The motion was 'The Hong Kong housing policy is a failure'. Law Sheung-ning of the team was selected 'best speaker'.

Hosted by RTHK, the event took place on the piazza outside the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Alumni and former team members, covering over 20 years of membership, showed up to cheer the team on.