Liu Jianyong politely declined the interview request as soon as it was requested. He modestly said, "I haven't done well enough and don't deserve attention." After repeated communication, he accepted the interview with our reporter.

       If you haven't done your homework in advance, you probably wouldn't expect that this middle-aged man with glasses and a refined image was once a powerful social activist, a former famous investigative reporter, and now a well-known lawyer.



       Internet celebrities who support reform



       In the first decade of the 21st century, China had just joined the WTO, and various social thoughts were surging. People still had doubts about reform and opening up, and the voices discouraging reform were still strong. The Internet was full of critical articles such as the major drawbacks of reform and opening up. At that time, Liu Jianyong was already a celebrity on the Internet. Any article he wrote on the Internet could get millions or tens of millions of hits. Due to his great influence, in 2008, Ni Kuang, one of the "Four Talents" in Hong Kong and the founding chairman of the Hong Kong Writers’ Association, wrote an article in the Hong Kong media praising him as "a banner of young Chinese writers."

       Liu Jianyong calmly observed that although the ever-changing world is still turbulent, peace and development have become the two major themes of the world. China should quickly seize this once-in-a-lifetime historic opportunity, fully promote reform and opening up, and develop as soon as possible. So he published an article on the Internet titled "China's Reform Direction Cannot Be Denied." As soon as this article cpme out, it attracted widespread public attention and many media outlets competed to reprint it. Liu Jianyong used his actions to show his firm support for the central government's reform. He believed that "only through reform can China have the possibility of development and growth and the opportunity to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

       Practice has proven that reform has brought new vitality to the land of China and has also made China leap from a poor and weak country to a world power - ranked second in comprehensive national strength. The trend of social development has verified that Liu Jianyong's insight is sharp and correct, and also demonstrated his sincere patriotism.



       From a famous journalist to a great lawyer



       Because of his love for literary writing, Liu Jianyong began to publish his works beginning in middle school. When he graduated from university, he had published more than 100 articles. He joined the Municipal Writers’ Association when he was still a freshman, and was also interviewed by the Municipal Radio Station. In 2002, Liu Jianyong abandoned the institutional career system and went south to Shenzhen to become a reporter. More than a decade of news travel has made him a well-known investigative reporter at home and abroad. He has been involved in news investigations of many events and cases, such as the "Ebony dispute case", "the two closings of the CPPCC meeting in Jinniu District, Chengdu", "the fall of Li Chuncheng, deputy secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee", "the fall of Niu Min, president of the Chengdu Intermediate People's Court", "the fall of Guo Yongxiang, vice governor of Sichuan Province", "the fall of Chai Yongbai, secretary of the Party Committee of Sichuan Conservatory of Music", "the gambling incident of dozens of officials in Xuyong", "the video scandal of Lei Zhengfu, secretary of the Beibei District Party Committee of Chongqing", "the case of Zhou Kehua being shot dead", "the July 5 family murder case in Luzhou", "the case of illegal fund-raising by the Wealth Alliance", etc. The reports he wrote caused a sensation in society, were pushed to the homepages of major portals, and were widely reprinted and commented on at home and abroad.

       When the news industry was in full swing, Liu Jianyong quietly retired, and after "lying dormant" for a period of time, he passed the national judicial examination with high scores, completing a gorgeous transformation from an investigative reporter to a lawyer. The country has completed the initial economic accumulation, and the transformation to a rule of law society is an inevitable trend. Liu Jianyong wants to tie his personal destiny to the destiny of the country and "dedicate himself to the country".

       After that, he founded Sichuan Angong Law Firm and devoted all his body and mind to promoting rule of law. He cultivated himself with a noble spirit, entered the world with compassion, and defended the lives and freedoms of citizens with the courage of "I will go even if there are thousands of people", fought for justice, and was not afraid of violence, but only bowed to the truth. So far, Liu Jianyong has handled a large number of major cases with great social impact, such as the "Golden Triangle" Han Mou's illegal crossing of the national (border) border and illegal business case in northern Myanmar, the "Xi'an '4 billion yuan routine loan' case", the "Beijing large-scale 'pig killing' group fraud case", the "Hunan Li Moumou's large-scale organization and leadership of pyramid selling activities case", the "Guangxi Baise Du Mou's large-scale concealment and concealment of criminal proceeds and criminal proceeds case", the "famous journalist Du Moumou's extortion case", the "Shi Moumou's large-scale drug trafficking case", and the "Li Moumou Group's large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits" and other cases, which have won wide social praise.



       Unswervingly promote just laws and governance



       On November 9, 2021, with a negative nucleic acid certificate within 48 hours, Liu Jianyong went from Chengdu to Xi'an and prepared to go to Shangluo City for a trial. When entering the high-speed rail station, he showed the Sichuan health code, which showed a green code. According to his plan, a few hours later, he will get off at Xi'an North Station and take a car to Shangluo City, more than 100 kilometers away. On the 10th, he will attend a trial at the Shangluo Intermediate People's Court. After getting off the train, he applied for the local health code in Xi'an as required. As a result, the health code in Sichuan showed a "green code", but the health code in Xi'an that he applied for turned into a "red code". An epidemic prevention staff told him that all the passengers arriving from Chengdu receive a Xi'an One-Code Pass that is yellow or red. People with a yellow code could be repatriated or isolated, but people with a red code must be isolated. Liu Jianyong recalled that the epidemic prevention staff at Xi'an North Station first took away his ID card, and then took him to the Shangluo epidemic prevention reception point at Xi'an North Station, waiting for the Shangluo staff to take him back to Shangluo for compulsory isolation, and explained that the isolation was at his own expense.

       "At first I didn't take it seriously. I had been vaccinated twice, and had two nucleic acid tests within 48 hours. The results were also negative. The health code in Chengdu was also green. I told them clearly that I did not accept compulsory isolation." Liu Jianyong said that he gradually felt the seriousness of the situation, made arrangements for the trial the next day, and began to negotiate with the epidemic prevention and control personnel. After negotiations, the epidemic prevention and control personnel asked the leader for instructions and allowed him to return to Chengdu by the same route. After the incident, it was on the headlines and hot lists of media such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Sina Weibo for many consecutive days, causing the media to compete for coverage and reprint, and the number of online readings exceeded 100 million. Liu Jianyong took this opportunity to publicly call on the Chinese government to promote the legal and scientifically proven methods aof epidemic prevention and control, and better protect the freedom and human rights of citizens.

       In his career as a lawyer, there are several cases that impressed him and gave him a deeper insight into human nature, family and society. In one case, the wife of a family was arrested and taken to the detention center for suspected crimes of introducing prostitution, while the husband was indifferent to his wife. This case made him deeply realize the important influence of family on a person's growth and destiny, and made him more convinced that it is necessary to prevent crime from the source and pay attention to the warmth and care of human nature. He knows that behind every case is the complexity and variability of human nature, and the duty of a lawyer is to see the essence of human nature through the perspective of the law and guide people to the right path. In another "pig-killing" fraud case, a young college graduate went astray due to a momentary mistake and defrauded a victim of a huge amount of money, but only received a meager commission in the end. Faced with a possible prison sentence of more than ten years, the young man fell into deep despair and fear. As a defense lawyer, Liu Jianyong did not give up on him. He thoroughly investigated the evidence and details of the case, argued with reason, and finally won a lighter sentence for the client in court. This case made him more convinced that the significance of lawyers in criminal cases is not only to maintain the correct implementation of the law, but also to give criminals the opportunity to reform, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, and demonstrate the leniency and strictness of the rule of law.

       The profession of lawyer is not only a job to make a living, but also an ideal and responsibility. Lawyer Liu Jianyong pursues the ultimate written expression and court oral debate skills, but pays more attention to the pattern and mind at a higher spiritual level. In his view, lawyers should have compassion and mercy when handling cases, and should not become case-handling machines. He always adheres to the people-oriented principle, pays attention to the human stories and social issues behind each case, and uses justice and compassion to influence every party and touch every listener. He believes that the work of a lawyer is not only to strive for victory, but also to convey justice to the society so that everyone can feel the warmth and power of the law.

       In Liu Jianyong's view, justice and wisdom complement each other. Justice is the soul and pursuit of the lawyer's profession, while wisdom is the means and tool to achieve justice. He used wisdom and courage to resolve crises one by one and won fair judgments for the parties; he used justice and compassion to pay attention to the human stories and social issues behind each case, and practiced the belief and responsibility of the rule of law with his own actions. His career is a vivid portrayal of the interweaving of justice and wisdom, like an exciting symphony, playing a beautiful movement of a society ruled by law.

       In addition to practicing the rule of law, Liu Jianyong also led a team of lawyers to participate in a large number of cases with typical significance for the promotion of the rule of law. The defense and agency of these cases are of a public welfare nature, most of which are handled pro bono, and some only charge the most basic cost fees. "I will do anything that is beneficial to the advancement of the rule of law." Liu Jianyong believes that personal gains and losses are insignificant in the face of national interests. His favorite is Lin Zexu's words, "If it is beneficial to the country, I will not avoid it because of misfortune or fortune!" He wants to burn his "greater self" and devote his limited life to the country's rule of law, to be a "preacher" of the rule of law country, the rule of law government, and the rule of law society, and to be a "night watcher" of just laws and governance.



       Ambitions for the public



       Not only in China, but also in the United States and other countries, although the profession of lawyers is profitable and enviable, its reputation is not good. Many people think that lawyers place profit above people. Liu Jianyong wants to change this concept. He wants to be a law firm with feelings and warmth. He takes deep feelings for his country and his country as his starting point, and takes it as his responsibility to promote the rule of law and the benign transformation of society in the country. He uses the law as a tool and individual cases as a starting point, and moves forward bit by bit every day, unswervingly. He cheered for the market economy, encouraged reform and opening up, and worked tirelessly to build a more open, inclusive, harmonious, free, law-based and international business environment.

       The vision of the Sichuan Angong Law Firm he founded is to "eliminate violence and protect the good" and "the world is for the public"; the mission is to "care about the world" and "use the law to help the world". He is concerned about the well-being of mankind and inspired by compassion. He is full of ultimate care and a strong grassroots sentiment. He actively participates in global public welfare activities and charity, and has long provided free legal aid services to poor people around the world, helping the weak and helpless, giving them strength, courage and hope. He and his team of lawyers have participated in a large number of legal aid cases. So far, foreigners from the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and other countries with compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kong and other regions have received the legal aid services they provide. Over the years of practicing, their clients and recipients have spread across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, Liu Jianyong actively participates in social public affairs, frequently accepts interviews from the news media, speaks out on public events, and speaks out loudly to maintain social fairness and justice and ensure the correct implementation of the Constitution and laws.

       The advancement of the rule of law is not a one-day job, it requires perseverance and long-term efforts. On this long and arduous road, Liu Jianyong not only built a towering "peak" in his personal career, but also added a strong and colorful stroke to the grand blueprint of the rule of law in China. The advancement of the rule of law is a marathon without an end, which requires generations of legal professionals to move forward. Liu Jianyong's story is a vivid footnote in the dream of the rule of law in China. We firmly believe that as more and more legal professionals join the great cause of the advancement of the rule of law, the dream of the rule of law in China will surely shine into reality and shine more brightly.




       Liu Jianyong, a former famous investigative reporter, famous lawyer, writer, and social activist. He is currently the director of Sichuan Ankung Law Firm.

       Liu Jianyong has worked in the news media for many years, published more than 2,000 works of various kinds, and is a member of many international and domestic writers' associations. He has been involved in the reporting of many major and sudden events and cases, such as "The state funeral of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew", "The 4.20 Lushan earthquake", "The 'ebony dispute' case", "The two closing events of the Jinniu District CPPCC meeting", "The fall of Li Chuncheng, deputy secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee", "The fall of Niu Min, president of the Chengdu Intermediate People's Court", "The fall of Guo Yongxiang, vice governor of Sichuan Province", "The fall of Chai Yongbai, secretary of the Party Committee of Sichuan Conservatory of Music", "The gambling incident of dozens of officials in Xuyong", "The video scandal of Lei Zhengfu, secretary of the Beibei District Party Committee of Chongqing", "The shooting of Zhou Kehua", "The 7.5 family murder case in Luzhou", "The illegal fund-raising case of the Wealth Alliance", etc. Typical cases represented by him include "Han Mou's illegal crossing of the national border and illegal business case in the 'Golden Triangle' in northern Myanmar", "Xi'an's '4 billion yuan routine loan' case", "Beijing's large-scale 'pig killing' group fraud case", "Hunan Li Moumou's large-scale organization and leadership of pyramid selling activities case", "Guangxi Baise Du Mou's large-scale concealment and concealment of criminal proceeds and criminal proceeds case", "famous journalist Du Moumou's extortion case", "Shi Moumou's large-scale drug trafficking case", "Li Moumou's group's large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits case", etc.



       Ⅲ. This article was published in the December 2024 issue of "China Talent" magazine (China Talent Bimonthly 2024 Issue 23, Total Issue 827). The author, Mr. Song Jinfu, is the vice president of "China Talent" magazine, the editor-in-chief of China Talent Bimonthly Online, and a senior reporter.






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