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A shares: companies incorporated in mainland China and are traded in the mainland A-share markets. The prices of A shares are quoted in Renminbi, and currently only mainlanders and selected foreign institutional investors are allowed to trade A shares.

B shares: companies incorporated in mainland China and are traded in the mainland B-share markets (Shanghai and Shenzhen). B shares are quoted in foreign currencies. In the past, only foreigners were allowed to trade B shares. Starting from March 2001, mainlanders can trade B shares as well. However, they must trade with legal foreign currency accounts.

H shares: companies incorporated in mainland China and are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and other foreign stock exchanges.