J.P. Morgan strengthens China management

J.P. Morgan Asia-Pacific yesterday announced the appointment of Fang Fang as vice-chairman of Asia investment banking, and the hiring of Zili Shao as chairman and chief executive officer of J.P. Morgan's China businesses.

Fang is currently CEO of J.P. Morgan investment banking China, and continues to climb the hierarchy of J.P. Morgan as he expands his responsibilities. In his additional role as vice-chairman of Asia investment banking, Fang will lead the firm's investment banking strategy and business development efforts involving China in all markets across Asia.

Shao is currently Asia managing partner at Linklaters, a law firm with which J.P. Morgan has a long relationship. His appointment will strengthen J.P. Morgan's senior China management,...