Country of origin
Chinese brands
OriginViz lists 11 brands that began in China, across 6 categories. 3 of them are now owned from another country. 8 are still owned from China. Companies based in China also own 7 brands that began elsewhere.
Electronics
Apps & Web
Retail & Restaurants
AI
Fashion
Home & Appliances
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Chinese brands owned abroad
All brands from China
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeekAI chatbot and models · AI | China | DeepSeek | 2023 |
| DJIDrones and cameras · Electronics | China | DJI | 2006 |
| HaierHome appliances · Home & Appliances | China | Haier | 1984 |
| HuaweiPhones and telecoms equipment · Electronics | China | Huawei | 1987 |
| LenovoPCs and devices · Electronics | China | Lenovo | 1984 |
| PinduoduoOnline marketplace · Retail & Restaurants | China | PDD HoldingsForeign-owned | 2015 |
| SheinOnline fashion retailer · Fashion | China | SheinForeign-owned | 2008 |
| TemuOnline marketplace · Retail & Restaurants | China | PDD HoldingsForeign-owned | 2022 |
| TikTokShort-video app · Apps & Web | China | ByteDance | 2016 |
| WeChatMessaging and payments app · Apps & Web | China | Tencent | 2011 |
| XiaomiPhones and smart devices · Electronics | China | Xiaomi | 2010 |
Brands from elsewhere owned by Chinese companies
The other direction: brands that began outside China and are owned from China today.
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| CandyWashing machines and appliances · Home & Appliances |  Italy | HaierForeign-owned | 1945 |
| Clash of ClansMobile strategy game · Games & Toys |  Finland | TencentForeign-owned | 2012 |
| Fisher & PaykelKitchen and laundry appliances · Home & Appliances |  New Zealand | HaierForeign-owned | 1934 |
| LotusSports cars · Automotive |  United Kingdom | Geely Holding GroupForeign-owned | 1952 |
| MotorolaSmartphones · Electronics |  United States | LenovoForeign-owned | 1928 |
| ThinkPadLaptop line · Electronics | United States | LenovoForeign-owned | 1992 |
| Volvo CarsCars · Automotive |  Sweden | Geely Holding GroupForeign-owned | 1927 |