2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands unveiled: seven new entrants join the ranking as total brand value grows by 13%
SHANGHAI, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The launch event for the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands was held today in Shanghai under the theme 'Growing with Intelligence'. The 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands ranking and report were officially unveiled at the event.The total value of the ranking has reached US$1.4 trillion, up 13% year-on-year, and marks the second consecutive year of double-digit gains for the ranking. Among the 89 brands that also featured in 2025, 54 increased their value, with growing brands recording an average uplift of 22%. Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Consumer Technology & Services Platforms and Retail are the standout growth categories of the 2026 ranking. Together, they generate 69% of the China Top 100’s total brand value. Media & Entertainment continued to be driven by leading brands such as Tencent and Douyin, while Financial Services extended its recovery, supported by ...