The event is organized by Li Huaisheng, Professor at the School of Criminal Justice, China University of Political Science and Law The moderator warmly welcomed the guests attending the conference and provided an overview of the event’s background and significance.

Shi Yanyan, Professor at the Law School of Renmin University of China and Doctoral Supervisor, Vice President of the Chinese Association for Criminal Law Studies, and Vice President of the China Prison Administration Association As the keynote speaker, he took the lead in sharing his insights. Professor Shi provided an in-depth analysis from a criminal law perspective on the intersection of civil and criminal issues within corporate control disputes. He emphasized that addressing these civil-criminal overlaps is particularly crucial when handling such disputes, underscoring the need to clearly distinguish between specific issues and apply appropriate legal knowledge accordingly. Additionally, Professor Shi delved into the identification of corporate breach-of-trust offenses, stressing the importance of aligning with corporate law provisions while carefully considering the company’s actual governance structure—thus avoiding simplistic judgments solely from a criminal law standpoint.

Subsequently, Chen Jingshan, Professor at the School of Civil, Commercial, and Economic Law of China University of Political Science and Law, Doctoral Supervisor, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of *Political and Legal Forum*, and Director of the East Asian Center for Research on M&A and Corporate Restructuring Law. Sharing insights, Professor Chen delved into the civil and commercial handling of corporate control disputes from the perspective of corporate law, drawing on specific case examples. By examining high-profile cases such as Dangdang.com and Wahaha Group, she highlighted the critical role played by factors like corporate governance structures, equity design, and family trusts in battles over company control. Additionally, Professor Chen outlined the new provisions introduced in the revised Company Law—particularly regarding directors' responsibilities and shareholders' rights to information—underscoring the importance of compliance-building and fostering robust corporate governance practices.

During the discussion session, Shen Xinyu, Deputy Director of Inner Mongolia Fadi Law Firm and Deputy Secretary-General of the Compliance Committee of the All China Lawyers Association Zhuang Yanjun, a partner at Fangda Law Firm, and Du Jiahong, founding partner and Director of the Corporate Practice Center at Beijing Xinglai Law Firm From a practical perspective, they shared their experiences and insights gained while handling corporate control dispute cases.

Lawyer Shen Xinyu Drawing on practical experience, she shared insights into common issues and effective strategies for resolving corporate control disputes. She emphasized the critical importance of a company’s articles of association, highlighting that they serve as the "constitution" of the company—playing a vital role in governing corporate governance and proactively preventing control-related conflicts. Additionally, Attorney Shen provided a detailed discussion on how to achieve corporate control, covering both internal and external dimensions, while also addressing key compliance management concerns.

Attorney Du Jiahong From a practical perspective, she shared insights into the battlegrounds of corporate control disputes and outlined effective response strategies. She emphasized the critical importance of the right to amend the company’s articles of association, advising that founding teams should strive to retain this power in the original charter whenever possible. Additionally, Attorney Du addressed key issues such as disputes over the validity of corporate resolutions, asset control, and shareholders’ right to information, offering recommendations ranging from targeted rights protection to comprehensive risk management systems—highlighting the need to safeguard core documents and carefully time any decisive actions.

The event concluded successfully amid lively discussions. Guests delved into the issue of integrated governance in corporate control disputes, sharing valuable practical experience and insightful academic perspectives. The event not only fostered greater collaboration and exchange between academia and the legal profession but also provided a meaningful exploration toward advancing the practical application of the civil-criminal integration concept.

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Review: Management Committee