Law Nourishes the Longyuan Land, Tahota Opens a New Chapter. The meandering Yellow River gathers wisdom; the millennia-old Silk Road embraces a new era. The 25th Anniversary Celebration of Tahota Law Firm and the Inauguration Ceremony of its Lanzhou Office grandly kicked off on the banks of the Yellow River on December 6, 2025.

Gathering in the Golden City · Tahota Embarks on a New Silk Road Journey

On the morning of December 6th, all staff of Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm, together with distinguished guests and friends from all walks of life who care about and support the construction of the rule of law, gathered in the Golden City to celebrate this grand occasion and jointly witness the glorious opening of the "Tahota Lights Up Jincheng, Law Shines on the Silk Road" 25th Anniversary Celebration of Tahota Law Firm and the Inauguration Ceremony of its Lanzhou Office.

At the outset of the event, Qin Meihu, person in charge of Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm, delivered a welcome speech. He extended sincere gratitude to the distinguished guests present and stated that Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm will always uphold the core philosophy of "Prosperous yet Humble, Harmonious yet Unique". With a modest and pragmatic service attitude, pioneering and innovative professional wisdom, and a spirit of striving for excellence, it will continuously create outstanding value for clients and contribute to local rule of law construction and the high-quality economic and social development.

Sincere Expectations · Outlining the Development Blueprint

Su Zeyun, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lanzhou Lawyers Association, extended warm congratulations on Tahota's settlement in Lanzhou. He stated that Tahota's presence in the Golden City is not only a high recognition of Lanzhou's development potential and legal environment, but also injects new vitality into Lanzhou's legal service industry. This is of great and far-reaching significance for enhancing the overall competitiveness of the city's lawyer industry and better meeting the needs of all sectors of society for high-end legal services. He expressed his expectation that Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm will give full play to its professional advantages and brand effect, shoulder political responsibilities, dedicate itself to legal practice, fulfill the purpose of serving the people, actively fulfill social responsibilities, demonstrate the professional value and social responsibility of lawyers, and strive to build an excellent law firm that is reassuring to the Party and satisfying to the people.

Wang Yinong, Vice President of Gansu Lawyers Association, stated that as a prestigious large-scale comprehensive law firm, Tahota's successful settlement in Lanzhou will bring cutting-edge legal concepts, rich professional resources and an international perspective to the Longyuan land. She specially praised the role of women in the lawyer industry, emphasizing that female lawyers are not only excellent providers of legal services, but also important shapers of industry culture and key bonds for team cohesion. She hoped that Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm will enable every female legal professional to showcase their talents and realize their values here, and jointly write a more equal, diverse and beautiful future chapter for the legal professional community.

Chen Can, President of Lanzhou Lawyers Association, on behalf of the Association, extended a warm welcome and congratulations to Tahota on its entry into Lanzhou. He hoped that Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm will base itself in Lanzhou, deepen its roots in the Silk Road, inherit the professional genes of the headquarters, accurately align with local development needs, and make targeted efforts in fields such as optimizing the business environment and foreign-related legal services. He also urged the firm to uphold the original aspiration of the rule of law, abide by professional ethics, fulfill social responsibilities through high-quality and efficient legal services, help improve the overall professional level of the industry, and jointly write a new chapter in the development of Lanzhou's lawyer industry.

Yu Shuyi, former Dean of the Law School of Lanzhou University, extended the warmest welcome to the official launch of Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm. He expressed his expectation that the firm will give full play to the advantage of combining a localized team with an international perspective, focus on characteristic fields such as foreign trade, land port logistics, and ecological environmental protection, and inject professional legal strength into Lanzhou's high-quality development. Meanwhile, he encouraged the firm to empower itself through technology and innovate new models of legal services. He also hoped that Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm will always uphold the philosophy of "Prosperous yet Humble, Harmonious yet Unique" and build itself into an important platform for the growth of legal talents.

He Junyi, Dean of the Law School of Northwest Normal University, extended the warmest congratulations on the establishment of Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm. He emphasized that as a top-tier comprehensive law firm in China, Tahota Law Firm is renowned in the industry for its professional services, innovative concepts and extensive network. Now, rooting in Lanzhou and deepening its presence in Longyuan not only recognizes Gansu's development potential, but also responds to the regional demand for the rule of law. This sense of responsibility to serve the local community is highly consistent with Northwest Normal University's school-running orientation of "Based in Gansu, Serving the West, and Facing the Nation", laying a solid foundation for cooperation between the two parties.

Yang Lihua, Vice Dean of the Law School of Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics, stated that as a leading player in China’s legal service industry, Tahota Law Firm has made remarkable contributions to advancing the progress of the rule of law and serving social development. Its settlement in Lanzhou this time is a strong support for the construction of the rule of law and economic and social development in the western region, as well as a demonstration of firm confidence in the region. She hoped that in the future, the Law School will join hands with Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm in fields such as academic research, case studies, student internships and vocational training, and jointly explore new paths for integrating legal education with legal professions.

Cheng Shoutai, Chief Partner of Tahota Law Firm, pointed out that as a law firm originating in western China, Tahota is rooted in and has grown with the western region. It has always closely linked its own destiny with the prosperity and development of western China, and takes this both as its honor and fundamental mission. Over the course of its 25-year development, Tahota has not only been a witness to the advancement of the rule of law in the west, but also an active participant and contributor. Tahota’s settlement in Lanzhou is a timely and strategic move that capitalizes on the current opportunities. The firm will form a synergistic network with its offices in Xi’an, Xining, Urumqi and Almaty, leveraging the combined legal strength of Silk Road civilization and Yellow River spirit to build a legal service corridor that runs through the northwest and radiates to Central Asia. This initiative will inject professional legal momentum into the development of the "Belt and Road" Golden Section and write a brilliant new chapter for Tahota’s development on the land of Longyuan.

The Red Silk Unveiled · Dedicate to Longyuan's Rule of Law

Under the spotlight, applause thundered. Witnessed by all the distinguished guests present, the red silk symbolizing hope and mission slowly fell, and the "TΛHOTΛ Tahota Law Firm" logo was officially unveiled, shining brightly. The lifting of the red silk represents the fulfillment of commitments; the unveiling of the logo marks the embarkation of responsibilities. The official opening of Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm is not only an important extension of Tahota's national strategic layout, but also a firm declaration of rooting in Lanzhou, serving Gansu, radiating the northwest, and connecting the Silk Road. From now on, Tahota will take Lanzhou as a fulcrum, deepen its roots in the legal soil of Longyuan, and provide comprehensive and high-quality legal services for regional economic and social development.

Two-Way Empowerment · Jointly Cultivating Legal Professionals

Following the plaque-unveiling ceremony, the Law School of Northwest Normal University and Tahota (Lanzhou) Law Firm signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will jointly build a highland for practical education and a platform integrating research with application, conduct research projects focusing on key fields such as Gansu's characteristic industries and legal protection for the "Belt and Road" Initiative, and establish a bridge for talent cultivation and delivery. It is expected that the law firm will provide a broad development platform for students, enabling more young legal talents to root themselves in Longyuan.

One Heart, One Vision · Forging a Brilliant Future

The shutter clicked, freezing the beautiful moment; smiles lit up faces, uniting the strength of one heart. At the conclusion of the plaque-unveiling ceremony, all attending guests and colleagues of Tahota gathered together and took a memorable group photo in front of the camera. This single frame of the group photo captures the glory and joy of the launch moment, embodies the trust and support from all sectors, and, more importantly, carries the vision of forging ahead toward a brilliant future together.