Dear Director Shao Ming and All Colleagues of the Washington Office,

As the years evolve and new chapters unfold, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Washington Office, all members of Tahota Law Firm would like to extend our warmest congratulations and sincerest respect to every member of the Washington Office!

Ten years of perseverance, with the original aspiration steadfast as a rock. Since its establishment in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States in 2015, the Washington Office, under the outstanding leadership of Director Cheng Shaoming, has delved deep into the forefront of China-U.S. legal services and built a bridge for cross-jurisdictional cooperation. It has not only pioneered Tahota’s global outreach and become a vital pillar of Tahota’s internationalization strategy, but also earned high trust from clients and peers with its professionalism, prudence and foresight amid the complex and ever-changing international landscape.

Over the past decade, the Washington Office has witnessed the ups and downs of China-U.S. relations and experienced the profound reshaping of the global legal service landscape. In the face of challenges, you never retreated; seizing opportunities, you forged ahead with determination. Covering areas ranging from cross-border investment and mergers & acquisitions to government compliance matters, from international trade disputes to intellectual property protection, you have provided robust legal support to countless enterprises and institutions with profound legal expertise, keen policy insight and cross-cultural communication capabilities, demonstrating the confidence and responsibility of Chinese law firms stepping onto the world stage.

What is particularly commendable is not only your remarkable achievements, but more importantly, the inheritance of spirit. The Washington Office has always been united with Tahota in purpose and resolve. It has not only disseminated the essence of Chinese legal civilization overseas, but also fed back advanced international experience to domestic practice, truly fulfilling the firm’s mission of "integrating China and the world, and uniting knowledge with action". This commitment to perseverance and innovation is the fundamental driving force behind Tahota’s sustainable development and steady progress.

A decade of journey is not an end, but the beginning of a new chapter. Looking ahead, the world is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation at an accelerated pace, and the role of the rule of law in global governance has become increasingly prominent. We firmly believe that under the leadership of Director Cheng Shaoming, the Washington Office will, with a more open mind, a more professional stance and more resolute steps, write a new glorious chapter in serving national strategies, promoting the economic and cultural cooperation between China and the United States, and facilitating positive interactions between the two countries!

With this letter, we pay tribute to the past and look forward to the future together.

May the Washington Office build on past achievements and scale new heights!