Leagues and Clubs of China1996
Jia-A (1. League)
- 1. Dalian Wanda
- 2. Shanghai Shenhua
- 3. Bayi FC
- 4. Beijing Guoan
- 5. Shandong Jinan Taishan
- 6. Sichuan Quanxing
- 7. Guangzhou Apollo
- 8. Tianjin Samsung
- 9. Guangdong Hongyuan
- 10. Yanbian Hyundai
- 11. Shenzhen Feiyada
- 12. Guangzhou Songri
Jia-B (2. League)
- 1. Qianwei Huandao
- 2. Qingdao Hainiu
- 3. Foshan Fosidi
- 4. Liaoning Hangxing
- 6. Hubei Meierya
- 7. Shenyang Haishi
- 8. Henan Jianye
- 9. Shanghai Pudong
- 10. Locomotive FT