Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-07-29 12:30Core Insights - The 2025 Fortune Global 500 list features 130 Chinese companies, with an increase of one company from the previous year, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese enterprises on the global stage [1][5]. Group 1: Overall Rankings and Financial Performance - The total revenue of the companies on the Fortune Global 500 list is approximately $41.7 trillion, accounting for over one-third of the global GDP, with a year-on-year growth of about 1.8% [2]. - The average profit of the 130 Chinese companies listed increased by 7.4% year-on-year, rising from $39 billion to $42 billion [4]. - The total net profit of all listed companies grew by approximately 0.4% year-on-year, totaling around $2.98 trillion [2]. Group 2: Notable Companies and Rankings - Walmart retains its position as the largest company globally for the twelfth consecutive year, followed by Amazon and China's State Grid Corporation in third place [3]. - The China Industrial Bank is the only Chinese company in the top ten of the profit rankings, with profits exceeding $50.8 billion last year [3]. - Guangdong province has 18 companies on the list, with six headquartered in Guangzhou, including notable firms like GAC Group and Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings [5][6]. Group 3: Company-Specific Highlights - GAC Group achieved a vehicle production and sales volume of 1.9166 million and 2.0031 million units, respectively, with a significant increase in overseas sales by 67.6% [6]. - Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings ranked 406th globally, marking its third consecutive year on the list, and has made significant strides in the Chinese 500 list, ranking 97th [6][7]. - Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings ranked 459th and is the only Chinese company in the pharmaceutical sector to be listed, with a strong focus on research and development, holding over 200 ongoing projects [7].