Brilliance Auto is a wholly state-owned company established in 2002 according to the decision of the central government and approved by the Liaoning Provincial Government. It is a large enterprise group integrating the research and development, design, manufacturing, sales and capital operation of complete vehicles, engines and core components. Brilliance Auto directly or indirectly controls three listed companies, Brilliance Auto Holdings Co., Ltd. (listed in Hong Kong and the United States), Jinbei Automobile Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Shenhua Holding Co., Ltd., with 100 holding and joint-stock companies, total assets of 30 billion yuan and 40000 employees.