Founded on 26 December 1872, CMG is one of the major Chinese state-owned conglomerate enterprises with headquarters in Hong Kong. CMG is boasting a well-developed business network with strong expertise in several business sectors including transportation infrastructure (ports and toll roads), finance (banking, insurance, funds and services), real estate and related construction services, energy, shipping and logistics. By the end of 2008, CMG reports a gross asset value of US$29.5 billion and RUS$253.4 billion as assets under its management.

Major subsidiaries of China Merchant Group include:

 China International Marine Containers Group

       - the largest container manufacturer in the world.

 China Merchants Bank

       - one of the most valuable listed companies in financial sector

 China Merchants Property

       - one of the first branded property companies in China.

 Huajian Transportation Economic Development Center

       - one of the largest operators of toll roads in China.

 Shekou Industrial Development Zone and Zhangzhou Industrial Development Zone