For the people

He reaffirmed though that although legal services have become more diverse and courts have become more technology-friendly, "our pursuit to serve litigants and uphold justice has never changed".

Looking back on her 35-year career, she said, "Being a judge to solve problems and alleviate conflicts for the people was the thing that made me most proud."

In the 10 years since her retirement, she has devoted herself to law education for teenagers.

She's not only invited judges to provide lectures for students, but also worked with the district's youth education and assistance program to illustrate real cases in comic book form and provided them free to schools.

In her view, improving efficiency by applying technologies is important, but it is more important for judges to enhance their learning ability to help people tackle legal issues.

The goal of courts becoming smarter and more professional is to safeguard justice for the people, Yan said.

Ren added, "Solving difficulties for the people in line with the law is something that cannot be changed at any time."

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