RNS Number:4032T
JP Morgan Flem Chinese Inv Tst PLC
17 December 2003


                         STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

               JPMORGAN  FLEMING CHINESE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                              CHANGES TO THE BOARD


The Board of JPMorgan Fleming Chinese Investment Trust plc announces that Sir
Andrew Burns has been appointed as a non-executive Director of the Company,
during a Board Meeting following yesterday's Annual General Meeting.  A career
diplomat, Sir Andrew most recently held the positions of British Consul-General,
Hong Kong and Macau (1997-2000) and British High Commissioner to Canada
(2000-2003)

In accordance with paragraph 16.4 of the FSA Listing Rules a further disclosure
will be made within 14 days.

17th December 2003


For further information, please contact:



Hilary Lowe......................020 7742 3274

J.P. Morgan Fleming Asset Management (UK) Limited - Secretary


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