December 30, SIIS held an all-staff conference for retrospecting the past year and celebrating the new year. President Yang Jiemian delivered an important speech on retrospect and prospect. The conference invited Li Mingjun, Director of Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipality (SHFAO) for a speech. Vice President Chen Dongxiao announced the annual award of “Model Department” and “Model Individual” at SIIS. The conference was presided by Vice President Yang Jian.