Recently, Grandwin Law Firm received official notice from the organizing committee that the case “U.S. Anti-Dumping Investigation and Administrative Review on Thai Citric Acid”, handled by Dr. Jian GUAN’s team, was successfully selected as one of the “2025 Lawyer Work Innovation Cases” at the 3rd Legal Times Innovation Forum. 

The selection event was jointly organized by China Democracy and Legal System Press and the Institute of Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, aiming to deeply study and promote Xi Jinping’s thought on the rule of law, showcase the achievements of building a law-based China, highlight innovative practices as examples, and commemorate the 40th anniversary of nationwide legal awareness initiatives.

Rigorous Selection Process

The call for submissions began in January 2025 and drew widespread attention from both the legal practice and academic communities. By August 31, 2025, the organizing committee had received over 1,000 submissions, with nearly 600 passing preliminary review. In early September 2025, the committee invited experts and media representatives from relevant fields to form a review panel, which conducted a strict and impartial evaluation of the shortlisted projects.

Finally, after a highly competitive selection process, a total of 368 entries were recognized as "2025 Rule of Law Innovation Cases and Innovative Papers", together with 120 projects submitted under the special category for the 40th Anniversary of National Legal Publicity. Notably, only 46 cases were selected for the much-anticipated inaugural special category on the high-quality development of the legal service industry.

Case Overview: U.S. Anti-Dumping Investigation on Thai Citric Acid

The selected case involves a complex international trade dispute. In this matter, Dr. Jian GUAN represented the Thai citric acid industry in the initial investigation and subsequent multiple rounds of administrative reviews. The team not only helped clients achieve a lower anti-dumping duty rate during the initial investigation, but also successfully facilitated the termination of the U.S. countervailing duty investigation.

From 2020 to 2025, through six consecutive rounds of administrative reviews, the team achieved full victory, securing a zero-duty ruling for the clients, significantly enhancing their international competitiveness and market interests.

Throughout the case, Dr. Jian GUAN’s team demonstrated profound expertise in international trade law, rich practical experience, and sophisticated application of international rules, showcasing exceptional legal strategy and cross-jurisdictional coordination capabilities.

Significance and Impact

This recognition not only serves as an authoritative endorsement of Grandwin Law Firm’s professional capabilities in foreign-related legal services, but also acknowledges the firm’s innovation-driven development and its active contribution to China’s high-level opening-up strategy. It highlights the firm’s ability and commitment in:

· Navigating increasingly complex international legal environments

· Assisting Chinese enterprises in expanding their international presence

· Upholding fairness in international trade

Grandwin Law Firm will take this honor as motivation to continue upholding its core values of professionalism, dedication, and responsibility, further deepen expertise in its practice areas, enhance the quality of legal services, and contribute wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the legal service industry and the construction of a higher-level rule-of-law China.