Veteran of ‘iPhone City’ tapped as party boss of China’s Silicon Valley

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Victoria BelaMarch 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM

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Jin Lei, a 56-year-old economist and former Sichuan official, has been appointed as the new Communist Party chief of Shenzhen, China's southern tech hub. The announcement was made by state media on Sunday, filling a vacancy left when former party boss Meng Fanli was promoted to Guangdong's governor in October 2022. Jin also becomes a member of the Guangdong provincial party committee and its standing committee. Born in Henan province, Jin holds degrees from Wuhan University and Xiamen University. He takes over the position from Meng, who held the Shenzhen party chief role since April 2022 while also serving as governor.

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Jin obtained a master’s degree in economics from Xiamen University in 2002.

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Jin Lei was born in the central province of Henan in 1970.

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Meng Fanli was promoted to Guangdong’s governor in October.

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Jin Lei has been appointed Shenzhen’s party chief.

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Securities Times 30% Henan 35% Xiamen University 35% Sichuan 40% Wuhan University 40% Guangdong ×270% Meng Fanli ×270% Communist Party 75% China 80% Jin Lei ×390% Shenzhen ×495%

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shenzhen 100% communist party chief 90% jin lei 80% guangdong 70% party boss 60% silicon valley 50% china 50% meng fanli 40% economics 40%

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