The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has opened a representative office in China’s Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area to support growing demand for the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and the verifiable LEI (vLEI), and to help advance digital organizational identity in the region. Led by Yanzhao Zhang, the office is intended to deepen collaboration with local authorities, expand LEI and vLEI infrastructure, and support China’s cross-border trade and digital trust objectives, referencing regulatory momentum and the People’s Bank of China’s roadmap for LEI adoption. The move follows GLEIF’s recent regional expansion with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, and Mumbai.
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation 2025-10-28
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation opens a representative office in Shanghai to expand LEI and vLEI adoption in China
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has opened a representative office in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area to meet rising demand for the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and verifiable LEI (vLEI), and to enhance digital organizational identity in China. This expansion, led by Yanzhao Zhang, aims to strengthen collaboration with local authorities and support China's cross-border trade and digital trust initiatives.