 In January 2009, Chen was promoted to become the Vice-Chairman of the Hubei Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, he remained in that position until January 2013.On November 19, 2013, Chen was being investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China for "serious violations of laws and regulations".The party investigation concluded that Chen directed subordinates who engaged in the misuse and misappropriation of state-owned lands, took bribes personally and through his family, and sought benefits for his associates.