Overview and Development History of China Post

Overview of China Post and Its Development History

As one of the important state-owned enterprises in China, China Post undertakes three major functions universal service, special service, and market competition. It provides postal services nationwide. Since its establishment, China Post has undergone a transformation from traditional letter delivery to a modern comprehensive logistics service provider, gradually developing into a diversified business group.

The origin of modern postal services in China dates back to the late Qing Dynasty when the Imperial Post Office was officially established on March 20, 1896. After the founding of New China in 1949, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China was declared on November 11, 1949, taking unified management of national postal services. After decades of development, by 1998, with the establishment of the State Post Bureau, China Post began implementing administrative and operational separation reforms, gradually moving towards market-oriented operations.

Since entering the 21st century, China Post has accelerated its transformation and upgrading. On January 2007, China Post Group Corporation was officially inaugurated, marking the beginning of a new phase of corporate operation. In recent years, China Post has continuously expanded its business scope, forming a comprehensive business system including postal delivery, finance, e-commerce, and others. Especially in the express logistics field, through the EMS China Post Express Logistics brand, China Post actively layouts domestic and international markets, striving to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.

According to the latest data, by the end of 2025, China Post had more than 50,000 business outlets covering urban and rural areas across the country. The coverage rate in rural areas is close to 100%, ensuring that communication needs in remote areas are met. At the same time, China Post also vigorously promotes information construction, promoting convenient measures such as electronic invoices and online business halls, allowing users to enjoy more convenient and efficient postal services.

It is worth mentioning that during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, China Post gave full play to its network advantages and sense of social responsibility. Not only did it ensure the transportation and distribution of epidemic prevention materials, but it also actively participated in community volunteer service activities. For example, during the Wuhan epidemic, China Post quickly opened green channels, providing free transportation of medical rescue materials and organizing employees to participate in volunteer services, contributing its own strength to the victory of the epidemic prevention and control battle.

Looking ahead, China Post will continue to adhere to the innovation-driven development strategy and deepen supply-side structural reform, constantly improving core competitiveness and service levels. On one hand, it will continue to optimize the layout of the delivery network, accelerate the pace of smart postal construction, and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional businesses; on the other hand, it will vigorously develop emerging industries such as cross-border e-commerce and supply chain management to cultivate new growth points. China Post will further strengthen risk management capabilities, improve internal control mechanisms, and ensure sustainable and healthy enterprise development.

In short, as a company with a hundred-year history, China Post always adheres to the service tenet of postal services for the people, dedicated to providing high-quality and reliable postal services for the general public. In the new era, China Post is embracing challenges with a more open attitude and moving towards the goal of becoming a world-class postal enterprise.