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China Appoints Veteran Trade Lawyer to Head Intellectual Property Regulator

Published: Sep. 11, 2026 3:08 p.m. GMT+8

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China has appointed Chen Fuli, a veteran trade lawyer and former diplomat with extensive experience in U.S.-China trade disputes, as the new Communist Party chief of its national intellectual property regulator.

The Communist Party’s Central Organization Department announced Tuesday that Chen will take the helm of the National Intellectual Property Administration, replacing Shen Changyu, who held the top post for nearly 13 years.

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Chen Fuli appointed as Communist Party chief of China’s National Intellectual Property Administration, replacing Shen Changyu (13-year tenure).
Chen has deep trade-law background, including role as IP counselor at Chinese Embassy in U.S. and doctorate in international economic law.
Agency upgraded to vice-ministerial level in 2023, reflecting China’s focus on IP amid global tech competition.

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September 8, 2026：: Chen Fuli appointed as new Communist Party chief of the National Intellectual Property Administration, announced by the Central Organization Department.