UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008
COMMISSION
FILE NUMBER 000-51576
ORIGIN
AGRITECH LIMITED
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
No.
21 Sheng Ming Yuan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102206
(Address
of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark if the
registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ORIGIN AGRITECH LIMITED
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By: |
/s/ Yuan Liang |
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Name: |
Yuan Liang |
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Title: |
Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: |
December 31, 2008 |
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release to announce appointment of new Board of Director and CEO. |