2025: Putting Our Values into Action for a Brighter Future | A Review of Zhongcheng Qingtai’s Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Jinan Region

If time were a brush, it would engrave itself upon the long scroll of the rule of law. 2025 A year etched with profound marks. This year, we wielded the law as our sharp sword, forging ahead through complex and challenging cases; we relied on our expertise as our vessel, boldly navigating the waves of market transformation. As we pause to look back on our journey, let us reflect deeply on our experiences, honor our original aspirations through concrete actions, and together turn the page on this annual report—a testament to those who have striven tirelessly.

Participating in state affairs and offering advice to bolster the rule of law.

Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office 6 A renowned lawyer has been appointed as the legal advisor to the Fourth Jinan Municipal People's Government.

9 Moon 4 On [date], the appointment ceremony for the fourth-term legal advisors to the Jinan Municipal People's Government was held. This time, the municipal government appointed... 77 The fourth group of legal advisors to the Jinan Municipal People’s Government was selected through a combination of targeted invitations, tenure-based performance evaluations, and open applications. The selected candidates from Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office include Geng Guoyu, Yao Huming, Meng Fanhu, Shi Guangbo, Wu Haiyang, and Dong Guo’ai. 6 The renowned lawyer has devoted many years to in-depth study and meticulous practice in the relevant professional field, possessing profound expertise and extensive practical experience, and has been successfully appointed.

9 This month, the People’s Government of Jiyang District, Jinan City, published the list of proposed candidates for the third term of legal advisors (members of the expert pool) to the Jiyang District Party Committee and District Government of Jinan City. Lawyers Lin Jing and Lin Aili, partners at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, were successfully appointed, thanks to their outstanding professional competence, profound legal expertise, and extensive practical experience.

12 The provincial party committee’s “Two New” Working Committee announced... 50 The list of outstanding Party organization secretary studios in emerging provincial-level fields has once again included the Secretary’s Studio of Geng Guoyu from Zhongcheng Qingtai (Jinan) Law Firm, adding another prestigious honor to the firm’s Party building development.

Legal Aid Promotes Ethnic Unity

3 Last month, a labor dispute case involving unpaid wages for migrant workers—after months of litigation—finally secured a favorable ruling from the Kashgar City Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Commission. 15 A migrant worker from Chongqing, with the full legal assistance of Attorney Zhang Wei from Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan, successfully won his case. To express their gratitude, a representative of the migrant workers presented Attorney Zhang Wei with a banner inscribed with the words: “Professional and Dedicated, Proficient in Law, Wholeheartedly Responsible, Living Up to the Trust Placed in Us.”

5 Led by Liu Yuguo, Director of the Lawyers’ Work Division of the Provincial Department of Justice, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Lawyers’ Industry, and Secretary-General of the Provincial Lawyers’ Association; and Geng Guoyu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Lawyers’ Industry and President of the Provincial Lawyers’ Association, a delegation including Li Zhenzhong, Du Wentang, and He Zefeng—senior partners from Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office—as well as Tian Wenhua, a member of the Management Committee, jointly traveled to Kashgar, Xinjiang, to visit and offer condolences to our province’s “…” 1+1 Zhang Wei, a volunteer lawyer providing legal aid in China, has also engaged in public welfare activities and donated items worth [amount not specified] to the No. 10 Middle School in Kashgar City. 1 Books worth over ten thousand yuan 67 The booklet helps bring legal education into schools.

5 Moon 16 Day, “National Unity” + Lawyer Team for Village Legal Counsel 2025 The first-half-year work conference was held at the Zhongcheng Qingtai Renbu Office in Renbu County, Shigatse City, Tibet. The meeting was chaired by lawyer Zhang Wei from the “Tibet Aid Lawyers Service Group,” and attended by group members Zhou Jia Kui, He Zefeng, Dou Xiaopeng, Ge Xiaowei, Jin Zhengchun, Lin Jing, Cai Benjie, Zhao Ji'ao, and Liu Wenwen, among others. 9 A lawyer from mainland China participated in the meeting online. The consulting lawyer promptly provided feedback and resolved the issues raised by each village and community, contributing legal expertise to defuse grassroots conflicts and disputes in rural areas and demonstrating Zhongcheng Qingtai’s sense of responsibility and commitment.

9 Moon 16 On that day, Zhongcheng Qingtai held a grand “Public Welfare on the Road” exchange seminar and welcome meeting in Jinan, warmly welcoming Attorney Zhang Wei for successfully completing his mission. 1+1 The mission of the China Legal Aid Volunteer Initiative has concluded successfully, with its members returning triumphantly from Kashgar, Xinjiang. Attending the event were Du Wentang, Shi Guangbo, Li Zhenzhong, Hu Youbin, and Zhou Jia Kui—senior partners at Zhongcheng Qingtai—as well as Tian Wenhua, the office director, and dozens of lawyers and staff members from the firm. The atmosphere at the scene was both solemn and warm, reflecting deep respect for the lawyers who had assisted Xinjiang and reaffirming the firm’s original commitment to dedicated public service.

Actively participate in legal education and publicity activities.

2 Moon 27 On [date], Cheng Shoufa, Senior Partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, was a guest on “Mass Legal Education Studio,” a legal education video program jointly launched by the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice, the Shandong Provincial Internet Media Group, and the Shandong Provincial Lawyers Association. During the episode, he provided expert insights into the legal controversies arising from artificial intelligence technology, helping the public better understand these issues. AI Legal knowledge related to the work, enhancing legal awareness, and preventing legal risks.

3 Moon 5 On that day, the Kashgar Municipal Justice Bureau actively responded to the volunteer service activity “Promote the Spirit of Lei Feng, Spread Love and Warmth,” organized by the Social Work Department of the Municipal Party Committee, and carried out the activity at Kashgar People’s Park. 3.5 Volunteer Legal Awareness Campaign for “Lei Feng Day.” Lawyer Zhang Wei from Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office serves as... 2024 Annual “ 1+1 Volunteer lawyers from the China Legal Aid Volunteer Initiative actively participated in this event, conducting legal awareness campaigns through various formats such as prize-winning quizzes on legal knowledge, free legal consultations, and notary service consultations, and providing answers to the public’s legal inquiries. 20 A total of [number] person-times received widespread praise from the public.

3 Moon 7 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, members of the Public Welfare Committee of Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office visited the Huaiyin District Government to participate in a public legal education event organized by the Huaiyin District Women’s Federation. Partners Zhang Kai and Liu Wenwen, along with lawyer Sun Chen from the Jinan Office, attended the event. At the event site, citizens eagerly raised their long-standing legal concerns, covering various areas closely related to daily life, such as marriage and family matters, labor and employment, and more. The lawyers listened patiently and provided detailed answers to each question.

3 Moon 14 On that day, the Jinan office of Zhongcheng Qingtai held “ 3 · 15 The “International Consumer Rights Day” themed event aims to further enhance consumers’ awareness of their rights and protections by offering free legal consultations, in-depth analyses of consumer rights cases, and widespread dissemination of legal knowledge. This event features lawyers Mao Yukun and Liu Xin, who will provide visitors with detailed and practical explanations of legal topics.

The “Administrative Measures for Compliance Audits on Personal Information Protection” issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China will take effect on... 2025 Year 5 Moon 1 officially takes effect; against this backdrop, 4 Moon 9 The event was hosted by Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office. 2025 During the first roadshow event of the year, three lawyers—Senior Partner Chen Xiaotong and Partners Zhao Zhigang and Qu Mengyu from the Jinan office—provided an online live explanation of legal issues related to compliance audits for personal information protection.

7 Last month, Zhang Lijie, a partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office and an attorney, was a guest on “Masses’ Legal Talk,” a legal education video program jointly launched by the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice, the Shandong Internet Media Group, and the Shandong Lawyers Association. In the program, Attorney Zhang provided an in-depth analysis of the legislative significance and legal provisions of the “National Flag Law” and the “National Anthem Law,” helping the public clarify the legal boundaries for the use of the national flag and national anthem and strengthening their awareness of the rule of law in respecting and cherishing national symbols.

To further enhance community residents’ legal awareness and rule-of-law literacy and effectively address the legal challenges they face in their daily lives, 9 Moon 12 On that day, the lawyers from the Intellectual Property Center of Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office proactively went down to the grassroots level, visiting the Wulipangfang Community in Huaiyin District to carry out a public-interest legal awareness campaign called “Law Nourishes the Community.” They brought practical legal knowledge closely aligned with people’s daily lives—and professional, efficient legal services—right to residents’ doorsteps, using the warmth of the law to strengthen the community’s rule-of-law defense.

To further enhance villagers’ awareness of the rule of law, support rural revitalization, and foster a positive atmosphere of respecting, learning, and applying the law, 9 This month, the Jinan Office of Zhongcheng Qingtai launched the themed activity “Supporting Rural Revitalization: Zhongcheng Qingtai in Action.” Zhang Kai, Deputy Director of the Jinan Office’s Public Welfare Executive Committee, and committee member Sun Yifang, along with lawyers Lin Jinze and Ma Tiantian, visited Lunan Village in Ganggou Subdistrict, Licheng District, to conduct a pro bono legal consultation event.

9 Moon 17 On [date], the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice held the event “Becoming a Lawyer Who Satisfies the Party and the People—Promoting Lawyers’ Role in Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development of the Yellow River Basin” at the Dagao Aviation Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Binzhou City. The theme of this event was “Using the Rule of Law to Safeguard the High-Quality Development of General Aviation and the Low-Altitude Economy.” Zhang Lijie, a partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, was invited to attend the event. She delivered a lecture titled “Legal Empowerment for the General Aviation and Low-Altitude Economy Industries—Safeguarding with the Rule of Law and Creating Value,” and also visited Binzhou Wanfeng Diamond Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for an on-site inspection and conducted a rule-of-law health check.

9 Moon 18 On [date], the Party Committee’s Theoretical Study Center of Jinan Radio and Television Station held a collective study session on Xi Jinping’s Thought on the Rule of Law. Cheng Shoufa, Senior Partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, was invited to deliver a special training session focusing on the Contract Section of the Civil Code. Members of the leadership team of Jinan Radio and Television Station, cadres at or above the department level throughout the station, and key company executives attended the session. 100 People are participating in the training.

9 Moon 30 On [date], the “Thematic Public Awareness Campaign on the ‘People’s Republic of China Anti-Organized Crime Law’,” hosted by the Office of the Leading Group for Special Campaign Against Gangs and Evil Forces in Jinan City, organized by the Office of the Leading Group for Special Campaign Against Gangs and Evil Forces in Lixia District, and co-organized by the Daming Lake Subdistrict Office, was officially held at Zhengyi Square. Lawyers Lin Jing and Lin Aili, partners at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, accepted the invitation from the Law Society of Lixia District, Jinan City, and participated fully in this legal publicity and consultation activity.

In the equity investment exit phase, the debate over whether a wagering agreement constitutes "equity in name but debt in reality" often becomes the focal point of contention between investors and financers. Once such an arrangement is deemed to be "equity in name but debt in reality," not only may it face legal risks such as the invalidity of the agreement and retroactive tax collection, but it could also trigger disputes over share repurchase and result in asset losses. 11 Moon 11 On the day, at the Kejin Center’s “Haiyou Jia Hua” cloud roadshow, No. 33 In this episode, Attorney Zhang Jian, a partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, focuses on the industry’s pain points and offers a professional and practical analysis.

12 Moon 2 On the occasion of Constitution Promotion Day, Cao Pingping, Sun Liangchang, and Zhang Li—partners at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office—along with other members of the legal advisory team, were invited by Jinan International Airport Construction Co., Ltd. to participate in an open-door legal consultation event held at the company.

12 Moon 4 On Constitution Promotion Day, Zhongcheng Qingtai Law Firm, together with other law firms, jointly organized a themed publicity event titled “The Constitution and Daily Life” in the Hanyu JinGu commercial district of Jinan. By stepping out of the law firm and into the bustling commercial area, the firms integrated legal services into the daily routines of citizens during their lunch breaks, conveying the warmth of the rule of law through dialogue.

12 Moon 4 In the morning, Zhou Jia Kui, a senior partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai and lawyer, served as the vice principal for legal affairs at Jinan No. 34 Middle School and delivered a vivid and insightful lecture on constitutional law to all teachers and students of the school. That same afternoon, as a member of the Jinan Municipal Party Committee’s publicity team on Xi Jinping’s Thought on the Rule of Law, Lawyer Zhou Jia Kui gave a special lecture to cadres and staff members of the Jinan Municipal Bureau of Finance.

12 Moon 4 On [date], Attorney Tian Qingsong, a partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Jinan Office, visited the Poly Garden Community in Licheng District, Jinan City, to participate in a themed publicity event titled “Bringing the Law to the Community.” At the event site, Attorney Tian Qingsong distributed promotional materials and set up a legal consultation booth, educating community residents about the Constitution and laws and regulations closely related to their daily lives. He also used real-life cases to explain the law in practical terms, thereby enhancing residents’ legal awareness and literacy.

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