Chen Zhifang (Chinese: 陈志方) (1906 – December 15, 1990) was a Chinese diplomat. He was Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Syria (1956–1958), Iraq (1958–1960), Uganda (1964–1970), Switzerland (1970–1975) and Vietnam (1977–1978). He was a delegate to the 5th National People's Congress.

Preceded by
New office
Ambassador of China to Syria
1956–1958
Succeeded by
vacant until 1962, then Xu Yixin
Preceded by
New office
Chinese Ambassador to Iraq
1958–1960
Succeeded by
Zhang Weilie
Preceded by
He Ying
Chinese Ambassador to Uganda
1964–1970
Succeeded by
Ge Buhai
Preceded by
Zheng Weizhi
Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland
1970–1975
Succeeded by
Li Yunchuan
Preceded by Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam
1977–1978
Succeeded by
Yang Gongsu