The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has opened a representative office in China’s Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area to meet growing demand for the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and the verifiable LEI (vLEI), positioning the office to support China’s push for cross-border trade and digital trust. Led by Yanzhao Zhang, the office is set to deepen collaboration with local authorities, expand LEI and vLEI infrastructure, and promote greater efficiency in global trade. The move aligns with regulatory momentum in China, including the People’s Bank of China’s roadmap for LEI adoption, and follows GLEIF’s recent openings in Tokyo, Singapore, and Mumbai.
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation 2025-10-28
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation opens Shanghai representative office to support 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 support China's cross-border trade and digital trust initiatives, aligning with the People’s Bank of China’s roadmap for Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) adoption. Led by Yanzhao Zhang, the office aims to enhance collaboration with local authorities and expand LEI and verifiable LEI (vLEI) infrastructure.