JunZeJun Law Offices (Shanghai) Successfully Holds the 11th Cross-Border Business Cooperation and New Year Reception
On January 19, 2026, the "11th Cross-Border Business Cooperation and New Year Reception," hosted by JunZeJun Law Offices (Shanghai) and co-organized by the Legal Affairs Committee and Ya'an Branch of the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, was successfully held in Shanghai. This event served not only as a decade-long echo but also as a brand new departure toward the world and the exploration of the future.
Distinguished guests attending this exchange included Mr. Dmitrii Lukiantsev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai; Mr. John Williams, Consul General of Australia in Shanghai; Mr. Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai; Mr. Nurlan Akkoshkarov, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Shanghai; Mr. Gonzalo Figueroa, Consul General of Chile in Shanghai; Mr. Adam Roma, Consul General of Hungary in Shanghai; Mr. Nobumasa Sato, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Shanghai; Ms. Jennifer Lai, Commercial Consul of Canada in Shanghai; and other representatives from consulates and diplomatic missions in Shanghai. Mr. Yang Zhong, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Office of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government, as well as representatives from various local government agencies, were also present. In addition, nearly 360 guests gathered at the event, including presidents, vice presidents, and representatives from institutions such as the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, the Canada-China Business Council (Shanghai), the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, the Shanghai Hunan Chamber of Commerce, the Shanghai Guizhou Chamber of Commerce, the Shanghai Anhui Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese Commerce and Industry Club, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the Shanghai Yueyang Chamber of Commerce, the Ya'an Branch of the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, as well as representatives from Fortune Global 500 companies, industry leaders, and other large and medium-sized domestic and international enterprises.
Mr. Wang Zhengyang, Senior Partner of JunZeJun Law Offices, President of the Ya'an Branch of the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, and Director of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, as the initiator of this exchange, expressed his sincere gratitude to friends from all sectors for their long-term care and support for JunZeJun and the chamber. Lawyer Wang introduced that JunZeJun, as one of the earliest partnership law firms established in China, is also celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Looking back on the thirty-year journey, JunZeJun has always focused deeply on its expertise, participating in and promoting development in several key areas, including the construction of a financial legal system. It has grown into a comprehensive legal service provider with 26 offices across the country and over a thousand legal professionals. The firm’s business development has consistently followed the trajectory of China’s economy and industries, always adhering to the mission of providing clients with comprehensive legal services. International legal services have been a core strategy for JunZeJun since its founding. Over the past thirty years, the firm has accumulated extensive experience in cross-border investment, international trade, dispute resolution, and other fields, earning recommendations from internationally authoritative legal rating agencies for many consecutive years. JunZeJun remains committed to enabling progress in both directions: safeguarding foreign enterprises’ investments in China and supporting Chinese companies in expanding overseas.
Mr. Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, expressed that he was deeply honored to participate in this cross-border business exchange. He stated that India, as the world's fastest-growing major economy with a vast and youthful market, has become one of the most attractive long-term investment destinations globally. Over the past decade, India has implemented systematic reforms, creating a transparent investment ecosystem, and emerging sectors have also developed rapidly, providing international partners with multiple pathways for cooperation. The Consul General believes that this exchange event offers global enterprises an opportunity to understand each other and enhance collaboration. With the joint efforts of all parties, cooperation between India and China, along with other nations, is poised to advance into broader and deeper realms. He looks forward to working hand in hand with partners from various sectors in the future to establish more pragmatic cooperation platforms and jointly write a new chapter in India-China friendship.
Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd., as a large state-owned equipment manufacturing enterprise, focuses on construction machinery and agricultural machinery as its core businesses. With over 40 overseas subsidiaries and branches, Liugong not only consolidates its foundation in manufacturing but is also committed to building a globally leading legal and compliance management system. At the same time, Mr. Quan Shaoyong, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Guangxi Liugong, reviewed the 12-year journey of sustained and in-depth collaboration with JunZeJun. He affirmed JunZeJun’s role in supporting Liugong’s global business operations and expressed anticipation for continued mutual success and even more remarkable achievements through future cooperation.
Not long ago, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited China and held talks with President Xi Jinping. The meeting emphasized that the two countries should promote exchanges between their peoples. The South Korean side expressed willingness to strengthen multilateral coordination with China and contribute to global prosperity and development. During this event, Mr. Tak Jong-han, President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, as a representative of the Korean business community, not only introduced the distribution of Korean enterprises in Shanghai and East China as well as their business sectors to the attending guests, encouraging everyone to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Korean companies, but also welcomed Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in South Korea. President Tak affirmed the value of this cross-border business exchange activity and expressed optimism about the broad prospects for future cooperation between China and South Korea, looking forward to jointly creating more possibilities.
The Shanghai Japanese Commerce and Industry Club has a total of 2,204 member companies, making it the largest Japanese chamber of commerce organization overseas. In his speech, Director Nakamura Hitoshi stated that against the backdrop of complex and changing global conditions and China's economic transformation, China is deepening its development potential in areas such as digitalization, green transformation, and high-end manufacturing by fostering new quality productive forces. As the largest Japanese business organization overseas, the Shanghai Japanese Commerce and Industry Club will continue to support its member companies in seizing opportunities in the Chinese market. In his address, Director Hitoshi Nakamura specifically thanked JunZeJun Law Offices for its support in legal services and guidance for Japanese corporate activities, expressing his hope that JunZeJun will continue to provide guidance and support to Japanese enterprises in the future.
Mr. Wael Osman Saad, General Manager of the National Bank of Egypt Shanghai Branch, emphasized the long history of cooperation between Egypt and China as well as the strong current momentum of development in areas such as trade and investment. He also shared the developmental journey of the National Bank of Egypt as the first Egyptian bank to enter China, highlighting its commitment to serving as a financial bridge and a catalyst for cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, Mr. Saad affirmed the significance of JunZeJun’s efforts in building a cross-border exchange platform and expressed his anticipation for continuing to jointly promote mutually beneficial cooperation and enduring partnerships between Egypt and China.
At the meeting, Mr. Syn Tan, President of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, introduced Malaysia's investment environment to the attendees, encouraging everyone to travel, invest, and study in Malaysia to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. The Malaysian Chamber of Commerce will host a food tasting event in May this year, and the President warmly welcomed everyone, expressing his hope that the chamber's activities could also serve as a bridge for understanding Malaysia. Additionally, the President affirmed the value of the exchange event organized by JunZeJun, stating that future China-Malaysia cooperation is certain to continue improving in quality and upgrading, injecting more stability and positive energy into regional prosperity and global economic development.
Mr. Yang Zhong, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Office of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government, highlighted the fruitful cooperation between JunZeJun and the office in areas such as safeguarding the rights and interests of migrant workers, facilitating business introductions, promoting commercial exchanges, and attracting investment projects. He also shared perspectives on the development philosophy and direction amid the complex and challenging circumstances and the tasks of reform and development, sincerely welcoming domestic and international enterprises to invest in Sichuan and enhance commercial exchanges.
Mr. Zhong Xiangchun, Director of the Management Committee and Senior Partner of JunZeJun Law Offices, emphasized the exceptional capabilities of JunZeJun Law Offices in specialization and internationalization. He expressed the belief that JunZeJun has always served as a solid backbone and an intellectual engine for enterprises engaged in cross-border cooperation. Mr. Zhong stated that JunZeJun will continue to deepen its expertise in international legal services, persistently supporting Chinese companies in "going global" and facilitating the "introduction" of international resources. The cross-border business exchange platform will continue to operate, fostering a new ecosystem of collaborative development between lawyers and clients.
Mr. Dmitrii Lukiantsev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai, stated that China is an important strategic partner for Russia, and Russia also serves as a key link for Chinese companies to expand into the Eurasian market and deepen international cooperation. The Consul General also expressed high appreciation for the relentless efforts made by JunZeJun Law Offices over the years, recognizing that JunZeJun Law Offices and Mr Wang Zhengyang have effectively built a bridge for communication and cooperation between China and the international business community. The Consul General emphasized that the high-level cooperation between China and Russia not only brings benefits to the peoples of both countries but also injects strong momentum into regional stability and the development of a multipolar world.
At the conclusion of the banquet, Mr Wang Zhengyang, as the President of the Ya'an Branch, who has always been concerned about the development of his hometown Ya'an, presented the most iconic Ya'an-themed panda plush toys to the consuls general and their spouses, as well as representatives of foreign friends in attendance. He extended a warm welcome to all consuls general and their spouses, representatives of foreign friends, and all guests present to visit Ya'an, experience its local culture and customs, invest and develop in Ya'an, and share in the historical development opportunities of the region.
This grand event stands as a successful practice of building global consensus through professional legal services and an open platform. It clearly demonstrates that in an era full of challenges and transformations, deepening connectivity and promoting win-win cooperation remain an unstoppable trend. As a dedicated practitioner and bridge-builder, JunZeJun Law Offices will continue to leverage its professional and international legal services to safeguard mutual trust and benefit between Chinese and foreign enterprises, contributing solid professional strength to advancing higher-level openness and fostering an open world economy.
