List of companies of China
Since the introduction of economic reforms in 1978, China has become one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. As of 2016, it was the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP and largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). China was also the world's largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods.[1] China is a member of numerous formal and informal multilateral organizations, including the WTO, APEC, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the BCIM and the G-20.
A company incorporated in any of China's special administrative regions is not considered to be incorporated in China. See the corresponding list for companies incorporated in China's special administrative regions. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in China".
Largest firms
This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before 31 March 2018.[2] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.
Rank | Name | 2017 Revenues (USD $M) | Employees | Notes |
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2 | State Grid Corporation of China | $348,903 | 913,546 | Massive national infrastructure monopoly for electricity, the firm is by far the largest utility in the world. The entity maintained the #2 position in 2017, just behind Walmart. |
3 | Sinopec Group | $326,953 | 667,793 | A petrochemical and fuel producer, the company has always maintained a top 100 position on the list. The firm rose to #3 despite a 9% drop in revenues. |
4 | China National Petroleum Corporation | $326,008 | 1,470,193 | China's primary state oil & gas entity, the firm dropped one position to #4 in the 2017 list. |
23 | China State Construction Engineering | $138,594 | 270,467 | One of the largest construction firms in the world. |
26 | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | $153,021 | 453,048 | A state-run entity that is the largest commercial bank in the world based on asset size and market value, ICBC has moved aggressively into international markets. |
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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361 Degrees | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Jinjiang | 2003 | Sporting goods |
Agricultural Bank of China | Financials | Banks | Beijing | 1951 | Bank |
Aigo | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Beijing | 1993 | Consumer electronics |
Air China | Consumer services | Airlines | Beijing | 1988 | Flag-carrier airline |
Alibaba Group | Technology | Internet | Hangzhou | 1999 | Online holdings |
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited | Basic materials | Aluminum | Beijing | 2001 | Aluminum |
Amoi | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Xiamen | 1997 | Electronics manufacturing |
Anta Sports | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Jinjiang | 1994 | Sportswear |
Baidu | Technology | Internet | Beijing | 2000 | Web services |
Bank of China | Financials | Banks | Beijing | 1912 | State-owned bank |
Bank of Communications | Financials | Banks | Shanghai | 1908 | Bank |
China Baowu Steel Group | Basic materials | Iron & steel | Shanghai | 1978 | Steel |
BBK Electronics | Consumer goods | Consumer Electronics | Dongguang | 1998 | Smartphones |
Bolisi | Consumer goods | Personal products | ? | ? | Hair care products |
Bosideng | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Shanghai | 1975 | Apparel |
Brilliance Auto | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Shenyang | 1991 | Automobiles |
BYD Auto | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Xi'an | 2003 | Automobile, bus, etc. |
Changan Automobile | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Chongqing | 1962 | State-owned automotive |
Changhe | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Jingdezhen | 1970 | Automobiles |
Changhong | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Mianyang | 1958 | Appliances |
Changhong Technology | Basic materials | Commodity chemicals | Shenzhen | 1987 | Plastic |
Chery Automobile | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Wuhu | 1997 | Automobiles |
China Clean Energy | Basic materials | Specialty chemicals | Fuqing | 1995 | Specialty chemicals, Energy |
China Communications Construction | Industrials | Heavy construction | Beijing | 2005 | Construction |
China Construction Bank | Financials | Banks | Beijing | 1954 | Bank |
China COSCO Shipping | Industrials | Marine transportation | Shanghai | 2016 | Formed from COSCO and China Shipping Group |
China Dongxiang | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Beijing | 2007 | Sportswear |
China Eastern Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Shanghai | 1988 | Airline |
China Housing and Land Development | Financials | Banks | Xi'an | 1992 | Real estate |
China International Marine Containers | Industrials | Marine transportation | Shenzhen | 1980 | Shipping, logistics |
China Life Insurance Company | Financials | Life insurance | Beijing | 1949 | Life insurance |
China Medical Technologies | Health care | Medical technology | Beijing | 2004 | Medical devices |
China Merchants Bank | Financials | Banks | Shenzhen | 1987 | Bank |
China Merchants Energy Shipping | Industrials | Marine transportation | Shanghai | 2004 | Shipping line |
China Metal Recycling | Industrials | Waste & disposal services | Guangzhou | 2000 | Recycling |
China Mobile | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Beijing | 1997 | State-owned mobile |
China National Erzhong Group | Industrials | Diversified industrials | Deyang | 1958[3] | Forge and metal working |
China National Offshore Oil Corporation | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Beijing | 1982 | Oil company |
China National Petroleum Corporation | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Beijing | 1988 | State-owned oil & gas |
China Natural Gas | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Xi'an | 2005 | Oil & gas |
China Nepstar | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Shenzhen | 1995 | Pharmacy chain |
China Netcom | Technology | Internet | Beijing | 1999 | Internet, defunct 2008 |
China Pabst Blue Ribbon | Consumer goods | Brewers | Zhaoqing | 1988 | Brewery |
China Post | Industrials | Delivery services | Beijing | 1997 | Postal service, shipping |
China Shipping Group | Industrials | Marine transportation | Beijing | 1997 | Merged into China COSCO Shipping |
China Southern Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Guangzhou | 1988 | Airline |
China State Construction Engineering | Industrials | Heavy construction | Beijing | 1957 | State construction and contracting |
China Telecom | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Beijing | 2000 | State-owned communications |
China Three Gorges Corporation | Utilities | Alternative electricity | Beijing | 1993 | Principal for the Three Gorges Dam |
China Tobacco | Consumer goods | Tobacco | Beijing | 1982 | Tobacco |
China Unicom | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Beijing | 1994 | State-owned mobile network |
China Universal | Financials | Investment services | Shanghai | 2005 | Investment management |
China Wu Yi | Industrials | Heavy construction | Fuzhou | 1994 | Construction |
China Zhongwang | Basic materials | Aluminum | Liaoyang | 1993 | Aluminum |
Chunlan Group | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Taizhou | 1985 | Air conditioners, engines |
CITIC Group | Financials | Investment services | Beijing | 1979 | Investment management |
CNHLS | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Fuzhou | 1994 | Fast food chain |
Comac | Industrials | Aerospace | Shanghai | 2008 | Aircraft |
Commercial Press | Consumer services | Publishing | Beijing | 1897 | Publishing |
COSCO | Industrials | Marine transportation | Beijing | 1961 | Shipping line, now China COSCO Shipping |
Dalian Hi-Think Computer (DHC) | Industrials | Business support services | Dalian | 1996 | Outsourcing |
Dashang Group | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Dalian | 1995 | Department stores |
Dayun Group | Industrials | Automobiles | Yuncheng | 1987 | Engines, trucks, motorcycles, etc. |
Dicos | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Chengdu | 1994 | Fast food |
Dongfeng Motor Corporation | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Wuhan | 1969 | State-owned automotive |
DXY.cn | Technology | Internet | Zhenjiang | 2000 | Online community |
Eisoo | Technology | Internet | Shanghai | 2006 | cloud computing |
Eno | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Shanghai | 2006 | Apparel |
ERKE | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Quanzhou | 2000 | Sportwear |
FAW Group | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Changchun | 1953 | State-owned automotive |
Feicheng Acid Chemicals | Basic materials | Specialty chemicals | Feicheng | 1994 | Chemicals |
Feiyue | Consumer goods | Footwear | Shanghai | 1920 | Shoes |
Founder Group | Technology | Computer services | Beijing | 1986 | Information technology, part of Peking University |
Fushi Copperweld | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Beijing | 1915 | Electrical conductors |
GAC Group | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Guangzhou | 1997 | State-owned automotive |
Geely | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Hangzhou | 1986 | Automobiles |
Gome | Consumer services | Specialty retailers | Beijing | 1987 | Appliance retailer |
Great Leap Brewing | Consumer goods | Brewers | Beijing | 2010 | Microbrewery |
Gree Electric | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Zhuhai | 1989 | Appliances |
GreenTree Inns | Consumer services | Hotels | Shanghai | 2004 | Hotel chain |
Guangzhou Zhujiang Brewery Group | Consumer goods | Brewers | Guangzhou | 1985 | Brewery |
Gushan Environmental Energy | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Fuzhou | 2001 | Energy |
Hafei | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Harbin | 1950 | Engines, trucks |
Haier | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Qingdao | 1984 | Consumer electronics, home appliances |
Hainan Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Haikou | 1993 | Airline |
Hangzhou Wahaha Group | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Hangzhou | 1987 | Beverages |
Harbin Brewery | Consumer goods | Brewers | Harbin | 1900 | Brewery |
Hasee | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Shenzhen | 1995 | Computers, tablets, mobile phones |
Hefei Meiling | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Hefei | 1992 | Appliances |
Hisense | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Qingdao | 1969 | Consumer electronics, home appliances, mobile phones |
HiSilicon | Technology | Semiconductors | Shenzhen | 2004 | Semiconductors, part of Huawei |
Huawei | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Shenzhen | 1987 | Mobile phones, tablets, telecommunication equipment |
Huayi Brothers Media Corporation | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Beijing | 1994 | Media |
Huiyuan Juice | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Beijing | 1992 | Privately owned juice and beverage |
Hytera | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Shenzhen | 1993 | Radios and telecommunications |
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | Financials | Banks | Beijing | 1984 | Commercial bank |
Inspur | Technology | Computer services | Jinan | 2000 | IT |
JDB Group | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Dongguan | 1995 | Beverage |
Jiangling Motors | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Nanchang | 1952 | Automotive |
Jianlibao Group | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Foshan | 1984 | Soft drink |
Jiuguang Department Store | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Shanghai | 2004 | Retail |
Joyoung | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Jinan | 1994 | Home appliances |
JXD | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Shenzhen | 1995 | Consumer electronics and games |
Kingsoft | Technology | Software | Beijing | 1989 | Software |
Kingway Brewery | Consumer goods | Brewers | Shenzhen | 1990 | State-owned brewery |
Lenovo | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Hong Kong | 1984 | Computers, tablets, mobile phones |
Li-Ning | Consumer goods | Footwear | Beijing | 1990 | Sporting goods |
Little Sheep Group | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Baotou | 1999 | Restaurants, condiments |
Loncin Holdings | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Chongqing | 1983[4] | Motorcycles |
Lonking | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Longyan | 1993 | Construction machinery |
Mailman Group | Technology | Internet | Shanghai | 1999 | Technology and social media agency |
Maoye International | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Shenzhen | 1996 | Department stores |
Meizu | Consumer goods | Telecommunications equipment | Zhuhai | 2003 | Mobile phones |
Mengniu Dairy | Consumer goods | Food products | Hohhot | 1995 | Dairy products, ice cream |
Meters/bonwe | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Shanghai | 1995 | Apparel |
Midea Group | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Beijiao | 1968 | Appliances |
Mingyang Wind Power | Utilities | Alternative electricity | Zhongshan | 2006 | Wind power |
Miniso | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Guangzhou | 2011 | Low-cost variety stores |
Mr. Lee | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Beijing | 1988 | Fast food |
Nanjing Automobile | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Nanjing | 1947 | State-owned automotive |
Neusoft | Technology | Software | Shenyang | 1991 | Software |
Ningbo Bird | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Fenghua District | 1992 | Mobile phones |
Opple Lighting | Industrials | Building materials & fixtures | Zhongshan | 1996 | Lighting |
Panda Electronics | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Nanjing | 1936 | Consumer electronics |
Peak Sport Products | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Quanzhou | 1989 | Sportswear |
Pearl River Piano Group | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Guangzhou | 1956 | Pianos |
People's Insurance Company of China | Financials | Full line insurance | Beijing | 1949 | Insurance |
Ping An Bank | Financials | Banks | Shenzhen | 1995 | Bank, part of Ping An Insurance |
Ping An Insurance | Financials | Full line insurance | Shenzhen | 1988 | Insurance |
Qihoo 360 | Technology | Software | Beijing | 2005 | Software |
Qinghai Huading Industrial | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Xining | 1998 | Mechanical products |
SAIC-GM | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Shanghai | 1997 | Joint venture with General Motors (US) and SAIC Motor |
SAIC Motor | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Shanghai | 2011 | Automobiles |
Sany | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Changsha | 1989 | Machinery |
Septwolves | Consumer goods | Tobacco | Jinjiang | 1990 | Tobacco, clothing |
Shaanxi Automobile Group | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Xi'an | 1968 | Trucks, buses |
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Xi'an | 1905 | State-owned oil & gas |
Shanghai Film Group Corporation | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Shanghai | 2001 | Film production |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank | Financials | Banks | Shanghai | 1993 | Commercial bank |
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation | Industrials | Aerospace | Shenyang | 1951 | Aircraft |
Shenzhen Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Shenzhen | 1992 | Airline |
Shenzhen Energy | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Shenzhen | 1993 | Power generation |
Shenzhen Media Group | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Shenzhen | 2004 | Television and radio |
Shougang | Basic materials | Iron & steel | Beijing | 1919 | Steel |
Shui On Land | Financials | Real estate holding & development | Shanghai | 2004 | Real estate |
Sichuan Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Chengdu | 1986 | Airline |
Simcere Pharmaceutical | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Nanjing | 1995[5] | Generic drug manufacturer |
Sinoenergy | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Qingdao | 2004 | Natural gas |
Sinopec | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Beijing | 2000 | Oil company |
Sinopharm Group | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Shanghai | 1998 | Pharmaceticals, traditional medicine |
Sinosteel | Basic materials | Iron & steel | Beijing | 1993 | Iron, steel |
Sinovac Biotech | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Beijing | 1999 | Research, development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines |
Skyworth | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Shenzhen | 1988 | Consumer electronics |
SmithStreetSolutions | Industrials | Business support services | Shanghai | 2007 | Consulting |
State Grid Corporation of China | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Beijing | 2002 | Former State Power, national electric company |
Suning Commerce Group | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Nanjing | 1990 | Retail |
Suntech Power | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Wuxi | 2001 | Photovoltaics (solar cell) manufacturer |
Suzhou Synta Optical Technology | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Suzhou | 1988 | Telescopes, optics, part of Synta Technology Corporation of Taiwan |
TCL Corporation | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Huizhou | 1981 | Consumer electronics |
Telesail Technology | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Beijing | 2005 | Telecom equipment, services |
Tencent | Conglomerates | Internet services, software, entertainment, artificial intelligence, technology | Shenzhen | 1998 | Internet, software, mobile phones, online advertising, online gaming |
Tianan Insurance | Financials | Full line insurance | Shanghai[6] | 1994 | Insurance |
Tianjin FAW | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Tianjin | 1965 | Automobiles |
Tongrentang | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Beijing | 1669 | Pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine |
Topray Solar | Utilities | Alternative electricity | Shenzhen | 1999 | Solar energy |
TP-Link | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Shenzhen | 1996 | Computer networking devices |
Trands | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Dalian | 1995 | Menswear |
Tsingtao Brewery | Consumer goods | Brewers | Qingdao | 1903 | Brewery |
Vanke | Financials | Real estate holding & development | Shenzhen | 1984 | Real estate |
Vinda International | Basic materials | Paper | Xinhui District | 1985 | Paper |
Vsun | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Shenzhen | 2011 | Mobile phones |
Wanda Group | Conglomerates | - | Beijing | 1988 | Property developer, real estate, hospitality, retail, tourism, culture |
WuXi PharmaTech | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Shanghai | 2000 | Laboratory and manufacturing services |
Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation | Industrials | Aerospace | Xi'an | 1958 | Aircraft |
Xiaomi | Consumer goods | Telecommunications equipment | Beijing | 2010 | Mobile phones |
Yili Group | Consumer goods | Food products | Hohhot | 1993 | Dairy and ice-cream |
Yonyou | Technology | Software | Beijing | 1988 | Software |
Yutong Group | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Zhengzhou | 1963 | Bus manufacturing |
Zhongjin Gold | Basic materials | Gold mining | Beijing | 2000[7] | Gold mining |
Zhongjin Lingnan | Basic materials | Nonferrous metals | Shenzhen | 1984 | Metal |
Zoomlion | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Changsha | 1992 | Heavy machinery |
ZTE | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Shenzhen | 1985 | Telecom equipment |
ZX Auto | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Baoding | 1999 | Automobiles |
- Three Gorges Dam, constructed by China Three Gorges Corporation.
- Coal mining in Inner Mongolia.
See also
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