After competitive table tennis resumed following the pandemic, Chen swept the world cup, ITTF pro tour finals, and 2020 All China National Championships.

[6] In May, Chen was selected to represent China in the women's singles and team event at the Tokyo Olympics.

[7] In an interview in July, Chen revealed that she had been in close contact with Ma Lin and Li Xiaoxia regarding mental preparations for the Tokyo Olympics.

[12][13] In August 2021, Chen remarked that the level of play at the China National Games was harder than the Olympics.

[15] On 3 August 2024, Chen Meng won the gold medal in the women's singles table tennis final at the Paris Olympics, defeating Sun Yingsha 4-2.