China Publishing & Media Holdings Co., Ltd.
China Publishing & Media Holdings is the listed flagship publishing and media arm of China Publishing Group, one of China's largest state-owned publishing conglomerates.
Last updated October 30, 2026
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Overview
China Publishing & Media Holdings Co., Ltd. (中国出版传媒股份有限公司), often shortened to China Publishing & Media, is a Chinese state-controlled publishing and media company headquartered in Beijing. It serves as the listed flagship platform of China Publishing Group (中国出版集团公司), one of the country's largest state-owned publishing conglomerates. The company was established in 2011 as part of the restructuring of China Publishing Group's core publishing and distribution assets and was later listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the ticker 601949. The company's business spans book and periodical publishing, distribution, printing and related media services. Its portfolio includes well-known Chinese publishing houses and imprints in fields such as literature, history, social sciences, reference, education and children's books, along with distribution and retail channels for publications. As a state-owned cultural enterprise, it plays a role in China's publishing industry and in the dissemination of Chinese-language titles both domestically and abroad. China Publishing & Media operates primarily in the Chinese market, with publishing, distribution and related services aimed at readers, institutions, libraries and educational customers. Its ownership is anchored by China Publishing Group, reflecting the company's position within China's state-owned cultural and media system. The company is publicly listed, giving it access to capital markets while remaining under state control. As a brand, China Publishing & Media represents a portfolio of publishing imprints and distribution capabilities rather than a single consumer product line. Its positioning is that of a major integrated publishing and media group, combining traditional publishing with distribution and related cultural services. The company continues to operate as an active listed entity within China's publishing sector.
History
China Publishing & Media Holdings Co., Ltd. was established in 2011 as the listed publishing and media platform of China Publishing Group, one of China's largest state-owned publishing conglomerates. The creation of the company was part of the restructuring of China Publishing Group's core publishing, distribution and related assets into a joint-stock company intended for public listing. The company subsequently listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the stock code 601949, becoming one of the publicly traded state-controlled publishing enterprises in China. Through its subsidiaries and imprints, it carries on a long publishing tradition associated with China Publishing Group's constituent publishing houses, which include established names in Chinese-language publishing. As a listed company, China Publishing & Media has combined traditional publishing operations with distribution and related media services. Its business model centers on publishing books and periodicals, distributing publications through retail and institutional channels, and providing related cultural and media services. The company operates mainly in the Chinese market and serves readers, libraries, educational institutions and general consumers. Ownership remains anchored by China Publishing Group, reflecting the company's role within China's state-owned cultural sector. The group structure allows the listed company to access capital markets while maintaining state control over core publishing assets. Over time, the company has continued to operate as an active listed publishing and media group in China.
- 2011
China Publishing & Media Holdings Co., Ltd. established as the listed platform of China Publishing Group.
Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under ticker 601949.
Products and positioning
Major state-owned integrated publishing and media group listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Books and monographs
Periodicals and journals
Reference works and dictionaries
Educational and children's books
Publication distribution services
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