Hailiang Group
Corporate brand
UnclaimedA major Chinese private enterprise group with businesses in education, intelligent manufacturing of non-ferrous materials, and eco-agriculture.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Hailiang Group is a comprehensive private enterprise group with core businesses in education, intelligent manufacturing of non-ferrous materials, and eco-agriculture. It owns subsidiaries such as Hailiang Education and Hailiang Co., Ltd., with operations in many countries.
History
Hailiang Group was founded in 1989 in Zhejiang Province, China, during the early years of China's reform and opening-up. It grew from a small private enterprise into a diversified conglomerate, benefiting from Zhejiang's early economic development and the broader market reforms. The group's headquarters are located in Binjiang District, Hangzhou. Over the decades, Hailiang expanded into multiple industries, including education, non-ferrous metal processing, and ecological agriculture. Its subsidiary Hailiang Education Group became the first Chinese basic education group listed in the United States, while Hailiang Co., Ltd. (Hailiang Shares) grew into a global leader in copper tube and bar processing, with production bases across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. By 2019, the group reported operating revenue of 187.9 billion yuan and ranked 468th on the Fortune Global 500 list, 117th among China's top 500 enterprises, and 24th among China's top 500 private enterprises. In recent years, Hailiang has focused on three core sectors: education, non-ferrous material intelligent manufacturing, and ecological agriculture, while also expanding into health and biotechnology. The group operates in 13 countries and regions with a global marketing network and more than 24,000 employees. It has received public recognition, including the 13th China Charity Award in 2026. The group continues to be led by its founder, Feng Hailiang, as chairman of the board.
- 2026
Hailiang Group receives the 13th China Charity Award.
- 2019
Group reports operating revenue of 187.9 billion yuan and ranks 468th on the Fortune Global 500 list.
- 1989
Hailiang Group is founded in Zhejiang Province, China.
Products and positioning
Diversified large private enterprise group
Education services
Through Hailiang Education Group, the first Chinese basic education group listed in the US, providing comprehensive education services.
Non-ferrous metal processing
Through Hailiang Co., Ltd., a global leader in copper tube and bar processing with production bases in Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Ecological agriculture
Through Mingkanghui, a full-industry-chain operator centered on fresh food supply chain, supplier for G20 Hangzhou Summit and Hangzhou Asian Games.
Health and biotechnology
Hailiang Biological Technology was selected for a provincial academician expert workstation.
Controversies
2020
Hailiang Co. deputy GM Wang Sheng cashes out without pre-disclosure, warned by Zhejiang securities regulator
Wang Sheng, deputy general manager of Hailiang Co. under Hailiang Group, reduced his holdings in the company and cashed out about 1 million yuan without pre-disclosing the reduction plan as required, and received a warning letter from the Zhejiang Securities Regulatory Bureau; in addition, Hailiang Co. and its subsidiaries had received environmental penalties for wastewater discharge, hazardous waste management, and construction before environmental impact assessment approval. Progress: regulatory measure. Involved entities: Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd., and Wang Sheng. Related scope: subsidiary Hailiang Co.
Sources5 sources
- 1海亮集团官网hailiang.com
- 2海亮集团-关于海亮hailiang.com
- 3海亮集团-创始人简介hailiang.com
- 4Hailiang Co. deputy GM Wang Sheng cashes out without pre-disclosure, warned by Zhejiang securities regulatorm.ce.cn
- 5Hailiang Co. deputy GM Wang Sheng cashes out without pre-disclosure, warned by Zhejiang securities regulatorvip.stock.finance.sina.com.cn
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