Quick answer: the top-ranked media brands in China on this list are NetEase (Guangdong), SMG (Shanghai) and Teng Xun Wang (Guangdong). 4 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked media brands
How this list is ranked- 01
NetEase
网易NetEase
- Media
- Internet
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2014.
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SMG
东方传媒SMG
- Media
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
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Teng Xun Wang
腾讯网
- Media
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2006.
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- 04
Xin Hua She 新华社
Registered as 新华网股份有限公司 in 2000.
- Media
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
International media brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
Ren Min Ri Bao 人民日报
Registered as 人民日报社.
- Media
- Newspaper
- News Apps
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1948.
- INT
CCTV 中央电视台CCTV
Registered as 中央广播电视总台.
- Media
- Television station
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1940.
- INT
CHINADAILY 中国日报CHINADAILY
Registered as 中报国际文化传媒(北京)有限公司 in 2013.
- Media
- Newspaper
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1981.
- INT
Hu Nan Wei Shi 湖南卫视
Registered as 湖南广播电视台.
- Media
- Television station
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1997.
- INT
Zhong Guo Xin Wen She 中国新闻社
Registered as 中国新闻社 in 1992.
- Media
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1999.
More Media brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Guang Ming Ri Bao光明日报 | 光明日报报业集团 | — |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NetEase网易NetEase | Guangdong | 2014 | 广州网易计算机系统有限公司 |
| 02 | SMG东方传媒SMG | Shanghai | — | 上海文化广播影视集团有限公司 |
| 03 | Teng Xun Wang腾讯网 | Guangdong | 2006 | 深圳市腾讯计算机系统有限公司 |
| 04 | Xin Hua She新华社 | Beijing | — | 新华网股份有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many media manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for media (传媒). 4 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 5 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's media manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Beijing (5), Guangdong (2), Shanghai (1), Hunan (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 9 have an official website and 9 publish an email address.