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2026-02
As 2025 marks the concluding year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the advancement of the rule of law continues in depth, and industry development is undergoing quality upgrades. This year also represents a pivotal milestone for Zhongcheng Qingtai Law Firm, which has been deeply committed to growth and development for ten years.
2026-02-09
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2026-02
On February 1, at the 2026 Zhongcheng Qingtai Thousand-Person Conference, our firm officially unveiled Zhongcheng Qingtai’s exclusive IP characters, “Chengcheng” and “Qingqing.” This launch aims to further enhance Zhongcheng Qingtai’s brand recognition and approachability, strengthen internal cohesion and cultural appeal, and marks a new milestone in the law firm’s brand development journey.
2026-02-09
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2026-02
From January 30 to February 2, Zhongcheng Qingtai held its grand 2026 Annual Conference for a Thousand People. On the evening of January 31, during the conference, a meticulously prepared drone light show made a stunning debut. Hundreds of drones soared into the sky, using the heavens as their canvas and light as their ink, inscribing the firm’s logo, a brand-new IP character, a shared pledge, and heartfelt blessings beneath the dazzling starry expanse.
2026-02-09
09
2026-02
In the enforcement proceedings of commercial disputes involving companies, the situation where “the company has no assets available for enforcement” has become a common obstacle to creditors’ efforts to recover their debts. Whether or not shareholders have fulfilled their capital contribution obligations directly determines whether creditors can bypass the company’s separate legal personality and hold shareholders personally liable. In practice, some shareholders have used capital verification reports and audit reports as “evidentiary shields” to claim that they have already fulfilled their capital contribution obligations; moreover, some even attempt to evade their contribution responsibilities by transferring equity, making it extremely difficult for creditors to protect their rights. Recently, the Supreme People’s Court issued Civil Ruling No. (2024) Supreme Law Min Shen No. 5990, clearly establishing a judicial rule: Even if a capital verification report or an audit report formally indicates that a shareholder has made the required capital contribution, if in reality the shareholder has not actually fulfilled the obligation, the original shareholder shall remain liable for the contribution. If the new shareholder knew or should have known about this fact, they too shall be added as an enforced party and bear joint and several liability together with the original shareholder. This ruling not only clarifies the boundaries of the evidentiary force of capital verification and audit reports but also provides clear guidance on the substantive review of shareholders’ capital contribution obligations and the succession of liabilities in equity transfers. It offers crucial judicial guidance for creditors seeking to enforce their claims in the execution process and sets out clear legal red lines for shareholders when fulfilling their capital contribution obligations and when acquiring equity. This article, drawing on typical cases from the Supreme Court and relevant legal provisions, will provide an in-depth analysis of the core essence of this judicial rule, its practical application, and key risk-prevention measures, thereby offering professional legal reference for market participants.
2026-02-09
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2026-02
In the snowy wilderness of winter, the lake’s shimmering light reflects our aspirations; as we advance together under the rule of law, our original commitment remains as firm as ever. Within the Laiwu Xueye Lake International Conference Center, the chill of winter cannot conceal the fervent enthusiasm driving us forward. The serene beauty of the lake and mountains harmoniously blend with our deep-seated dedication to the rule of law, creating a shared prosperity and mutual flourishing.
2026-02-06
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2026-02
With spring mountains in sight, practical action is the only path forward. On January 31, the成果展示交流会 of Zhongcheng Qingtai’s Business Centers was successfully held at the Laiwu Xueye Lake International Conference Center. The conference featured six sub-venues, comprehensively covering multiple core business areas including distressed asset management, fund law, intellectual property, maritime law, special financial asset disposal, criminal law, labor and human resources, construction engineering, compliance services, and family wealth succession. Each business center, drawing on its annual work experience, employed a variety of engaging formats—including specialized forums, sharing of typical cases, promotion of distinctive products, and discussions on industry challenges—to thoroughly review the year’s business achievements, systematize practical experiences, deeply analyze industry trends, and tackle real-world operational difficulties.
2026-02-06
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2026-02
If time were a pen, it would carve the profound mark of 2025 onto the long scroll of the rule of law. This year, we wielded the sword of law to forge ahead through complex and challenging cases; we relied on our expertise as a vessel to ride the waves of market transformation. As we pause here to look back on our journey, let us reflect deeply on our experiences, honor our original aspirations with concrete actions, and together turn the page to this annual report—a testament to those who have striven tirelessly.
2026-02-06
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2026-02
2025 | A Review of Party Building Work in the Jinan Region by Zhongcheng Qingtai
If time were a pen, it would carve the profound mark of 2025 onto the long scroll of the rule of law. This year, we wielded the sword of law to forge ahead through complex and challenging cases; with professionalism as our vessel, we sailed boldly through market transformations. As we pause here 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 to this annual report—a testament to those who have striven tirelessly.
2026-02-05
05
2026-02
When the debtor fails to perform its debt obligations, after the guarantor has stepped in to make payment on behalf of the debtor, the guarantor is entitled by law to seek reimbursement from the principal debtor. This right of reimbursement is explicitly stipulated in Article 700 of the Civil Code: “After a guarantor assumes guarantee liability, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the guarantor shall have the right to seek reimbursement from the debtor within the scope of its assumed guarantee liability and shall enjoy the rights that the creditor has against the debtor...” In practice, issues may arise in the guarantor’s pursuit of reimbursement following payment, including distinctions among different types of guarantees, defenses that the debtor might raise, handling procedures when the debtor is unable to repay or even goes bankrupt, the scope of reimbursement and burden of proof, as well as matters related to the signing of a reimbursement agreement between the parties. The author will analyze these issues in light of judicial practice and highlight specific practical points for consideration.
2026-02-05
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2026-02
Perspective | Case-Based Explanation: Procedures for Reversing Administrative Penalty Decisions
Zhen, Jia, and others were discovered by public security authorities while playing mahjong. The authorities questioned them and seized the mahjong tiles and chips found at the scene. Upon investigation, it was determined that the actions of Zhen and the others constituted gambling, and the public security authorities imposed administrative penalties on them in accordance with the law. Subsequently, Zhen, Jia, and others filed an application for administrative reconsideration. The reconsideration authority issued a decision upholding the original administrative ruling. Dissatisfied with both the administrative reconsideration decision and the penalty decision, Zhen and Jia named both the penalty-imposing authority and the reconsideration authority as co-defendants in an administrative lawsuit, requesting the court to revoke, in accordance with the law, both the “Administrative Penalty Decision” and the “Administrative Reconsideration Decision.” Zhen and Jia have entrusted me to represent them in this administrative litigation.
2026-02-05
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