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On January 31, 2026, all members of Jintang Head Office gathered at the Jintang Law Firm Building for the solemn yet concise 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony, together with the 7th Golden Tongue Free Speech Contest themed Resounding Voice, Brilliant New Chapter. All head office partners, department lawyers, integrated operation staff and branch contestants attended the event.

At 9 a.m., the ceremony officially commenced with a warm opening delivered by hosts Zheng Weihan, Jiang Xingxing, Miao Weiran and Wen Xueyu.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Ming Can, Founding Partner and Director of the Management Committee, delivered a speech. She first reviewed the firm’s development achievements and operational data in recent years, introduced the partner point-based distribution system and partner promotion mechanism, and outlined the three-year future development plan. Director Ming emphasized that in the new development journey, all Jintang members should stand united to forge ahead and create a new chapter with wisdom and courage.

The ceremony then proceeded to the solemn promotion session.

The list of newly promoted Level-II Partners for 2025 was announced first. Director Ming Can stated that this round of promotion adhered to the principle of valuing both performance and responsibility, assessing not only professional achievements but also contributions to public affairs. Witnessed by all colleagues, she announced the new partners: Wang Haiyan, Xie Guojun, Zhong Yu, Lin Zhichun, Zhang Menghua, Xu Baoshou and He Xinmeng. Director Ming personally presented each new partner with the firm’s red emblem and bouquets. As the representative of newly promoted Level-II Partners, Lin Zhichun shared insights into her role transformation and future development plans.

Immediately afterwards, a carefully produced VCR announced the newly appointed Firm Director. Amid warm applause, Wang Panfeng was appointed the new Director of Jintang Law Firm, with Director Ming Can presenting the official appointment certificate. In her inaugural speech, Director Wang Panfeng pledged to live up to the trust and shoulder responsibilities to lead the firm to new heights.

Subsequently, new members of the Firm Management Committee were announced via video. Du Zhong was appointed Director of the Management Committee, with Director Ming Can issuing the appointment certificate. The two appointments mark a new stage in Jintang’s talent echelon construction and governance system optimization.

Following the promotion ceremony, the 7th Golden Tongue Free Speech Contest officially kicked off. Centered on the theme Resounding Voice, Brilliant New Chapter, the contest aimed to demonstrate lawyers’ expressive charm and critical thinking ability. Twelve contestants were guided by four instructors: Firm Director Wang Panfeng, Level-II Partner Guo Xiaoyu, the 3rd Golden Tongue Champion Jiang Zhudou, and the 5th Golden Tongue Champion Miao Weiran.

The judging panel consisted of Hu Tiejun, Lifetime Honorary Director; Founding Partners Ming Can and Zeng Wei; newly appointed Management Committee Director Du Zhong; newly appointed Firm Director Wang Panfeng; Wang Xuetang, Director of Government Legal Affairs Department; management consultant Chen Xiu; Level-II Partners Zhang Junlan and Jiang Zhudou.

The judges delivered targeted, incisive comments and professional suggestions from multiple dimensions, enabling contestants and all on-site staff to gain in-depth understanding of speech themes, skills and practical significance.

Lawyer Zou Yi opened the contest with Practicing Law with an Entrepreneurial Mindset, sharing the collision of thinking between corporate operation and legal practice. Lawyer Tian Yuxiang delivered the speech Defending the Homeland in Silence, Upholding Justice with Eloquence, telling his passionate story of growing from a border garrison soldier to a practicing lawyer. Lawyer Sui Xuanping explored career development in a humorous style in Hidden Secrets: Decoding Career Breakthroughs. Judge Chen Xiu gave wonderful comments on the three speeches.

Lawyer Sun Boyang (A Reckless Start Is Often the Best Start), trainee lawyer Huang Huiyi (287 Days: From Escape to Arrival) and trainee lawyer Wen Xueyu (The Ideal Life) presented diverse reflections on growth and life for young lawyers, followed by professional comments from Judge Zhang Junlan.

Lawyer Li Zhiying (Sincerity: The Star and Earth of Legal Practice), Lawyer Peng Jianying (The Non-Standard Independent Lawyer) and Lawyer Zhu Haihua (Make Small Progress to Achieve Great Leaps) resonated deeply with the audience through discussions on professional value and practical wisdom. Judge Jiang Zhudou fully affirmed their outstanding performances.

The final group of contestants pushed the contest to its climax. Lawyer Du Nan explored professional positioning in Between Being Needed and Being Questioned — The Value Anchor of a Lawyer. Lawyer He Yuanyuan illustrated the power of accumulation in Slow Progress Is Fast Progress, Thick Accumulation Brings Breakthroughs. Lawyer Wu Manman conveyed the warmth of legal practitioners in Being a Compassionate Legal Professional. Judge Wang Xuetang delivered detailed comments, and Director Wang Panfeng concluded the contest on behalf of the judging panel.

The contest served as a platform for lawyers to showcase themselves and polish their professional capabilities. Constant tempering and growth lay a solid foundation for future breakthroughs. After fierce competition and impartial evaluation, all awards were officially finalized, and all contestants received exquisite souvenirs. Excellent Award, Third Prize and Second Prize were announced successively, and the most outstanding contestant claimed the championship. Director Ming Can presented the champion with a trophy, certificate and bonus, and the whole venue paid tribute to all contestants with prolonged applause for their courage and talent.

Award List

Excellent Assistant Award: Long Runze, Song Ziwei, Huang Yilin

Star of Excellent Service Award: He Dan, Zhou Chunhua

Business Hub Contribution Award: Lawyer Le Qitian

Excellent Staff Award: He Dan, Jiang Hongmei, Chen Keyi

Public Affairs Contribution Award: Lawyer Jiang Xingxing, Lawyer Du Nan

Rapid Progress Award: Lawyers Wang Xihang, Miao Weiran, Zheng Weihan, Shang Zhaojin, Jiang Man

Emerging Independent Lawyer Award: Lawyers Cao Jun, Wang Xing, Huang Jiahua

Excellent Lawyer Award: Lawyers Yu Huanhuan, Ma Yulong, Zhang Menghua, Wu Manman, Zhao Xiaojing, Long Jianyou, Peng Yupan, He Xinmeng, Lin Fuqin, Zhang Xuechun

Pioneer Excellence Award: Directors Zhang Ruihong, Shen Yangfu

Academic Publication Achievement Award: Director Niu Yongwei, Lawyer Wang Xuetang

Excellent Team Director Award: Lawyers Lin Zhichun, Xu Baoshou, Jiang Zhudou

Five-Year Loyal Companion Award: Wang Guanchun, Zhao Xiaojing, Jiang Man, Yan Zhengxiong, Xu Manjiang, Zou Wuxia, Lv Zhenyu, Wang Haiyan, Chen Guo, Xu Baoshou, Bai Xue, Wang Xing, Chen Panpan, Lin Yitong, Wang Ning

Excellent Risk Control Committee Member Award: Lawyers Zeng Wei, Huang Limian

Excellent Partner Award: Ming Can, Wang Panfeng, Huang Zhenmin, He Lianghui, Wang Xuetang, Zhang Junlan, Chen Guo (presented by Lifetime Honorary Director Hu Tiejun)

Excellent Professional Team Award: Ming Can’s Team, Wang Panfeng’s Team, Zeng Wei’s Team, Lv Zhenyu’s Team, Jiang Zhudou’s Team

The ceremony concluded at 5 p.m.

Resounding voices herald a new chapter, and rational thinking drives joint progress. This annual grand ceremony serves not only as a summary of past achievements, but also a collective oath for future development. The Golden Tongue represents the professional foundation and critical thinking capability of all Jintang lawyers. The annual award ceremony is an established tradition of the firm, honoring courage, inheritance and responsibility of every Jintang member.

From individual excellence to team collaboration, from in-depth professional practice to upgraded governance system, all Jintang members integrate words and deeds — spreading the faith of the rule of law with powerful voices and upholding professional original aspirations with solid actions. Standing at the turning of the year, all Jintang members are fully prepared to write a brand-new chapter for 2026 with greater unity, wisdom and passion.