All Brands Owned by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co., Ltd.

What does Harbin Pharmaceutical Group own?

The group owns pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution businesses across China, the Sanjing traditional medicine brand, the People's Tongtai pharmacy chain, and U.S. supplement retailer GNC through its subsidiary ZT Biopharmaceutical LLC.

Is Harbin Pharmaceutical Group publicly traded?

Its principal operating arm, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., trades on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under ticker 600664. The holding company itself is a state-linked mixed-ownership enterprise with CITIC Capital as a major investor.

Who founded Harbin Pharmaceutical Group?

The group was formed in 1989 through the consolidation of Harbin's state-owned pharmaceutical enterprises under the municipal government. It has no individual founders in the private-company sense.

Where is Harbin Pharmaceutical Group headquartered?

The company is headquartered in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, where its manufacturing and corporate operations are concentrated.

How many brands does Harbin Pharmaceutical Group own?

The group controls a portfolio spanning dozens of domestic drug brands and product lines, anchored internationally by GNC and domestically by the Sanjing and People's Tongtai names.

Who owns Harbin Pharmaceutical Group?

Ownership combines Harbin municipal state-asset interests with CITIC Capital, the investment arm of state-owned CITIC Group, following the 2019 mixed-ownership reform. Ultimate control therefore rests with Chinese state and state-affiliated financial entities.

Does Harbin Pharmaceutical Group still own GNC?

Yes. As of November 2026, GNC remains wholly owned through ZT Biopharmaceutical LLC, which U.S. state filings list as the retailer's sole governing member. The group has held the company since October 2020.