Since the introduction of the reform and opening up in 1978, the Chinese economy 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 Organisation (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 2023.[2] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.
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.
See also
- List of public corporations by market capitalization
- List of telephone operating companies
- List of companies of Hong Kong
- List of companies of Macau
- List of largest Chinese companies
References
- Garry White. China trade now bigger than US The Daily Telegraph, 10 February 2013, retrieved 15 February 2013^
- Fortune Global 500 – The largest companies in the world by revenue Fortune, retrieved 2024-01-19^
- Beijing Hualian Group Investment Holding Co., Ltd.: Private Company Information Bloomberg, 2016-12-05, retrieved 2017-11-25^
- China National Erzhong Group Co., Ltd.: Private Company Information Bloomberg, retrieved 2017-11-25^
- Company History loncin, 2014-08-18, retrieved 2017-11-25^
- Simcere Pharmaceutical Group.: Private Company Information Bloomberg, retrieved 2017-11-25^
- Tianan Property Insurance Co., Ltd.: Private Company Information Bloomberg, retrieved 2017-11-25^
- Zhongjin Gold on the Forbes Global 2000 List Forbes.com, retrieved 2017-11-25^