The earliest regional commercial group in China was the Shang Gang, which developed a developed business in various places, especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At that time, there were five major business groups in China, except Shanxi merchants, namely Huizhou merchants, Zhejiang merchants, Shandong merchants and Guangdong merchants. Although their formation events were different, they all had great influence in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Huizhou merchants were composed of Huizhou merchants and flourished in the Ming Dynasty. Most of them travel in all walks of life by dealing in salt, tea and rice. They are producing and selling, starting a one-stop service, owning a lot of boats, and the scale is very grand. They are all over the country, and there are footprints of Huizhou merchants in every place. The brands handed down from Huizhou merchants are Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors, Wang Zhihe Stinky Tofu and Zhang Yiyuan Teahouse.

Zheshang is a place where businessmen gather. Zhejiang has always been a relatively developed area in China, and it also produced the early capitalism in China. As the leader of industry and commerce, Zhejiang businessmen have made immortal contributions to China. Their main feature is to win with kindness, and they are also the business gangs who dare to test the water most.

Shandong businessmen are a commercial group with a long history. They advocate Confucianism's "benevolence, courtesy, wisdom and faithfulness" and "gentleness, courtesy and frugality". The business model of Shandong merchants is "front shop and back workshop", which also makes Zhoucun a commercial center in northern China.

Guangdong businessmen only developed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although they formed late, their footprints spread all over Southeast Asia and other regions, and their footprints spread all over the country. They rely on developed handicrafts and close ties with other regions to make their business groups rise.