HC Group Inc., an investment holding firm established in 1992 and based in Beijing, People's Republic of China, specializes in delivering online business information services throughout mainland China. Its operations are segmented into Technology-Driven New Retail, Smart Industries, and Platform and Corporate Services. The company manages hc360.com, a B2B platform facilitating industrial internet trading and advertising. It also operates zol.com.cn, providing online advertising and information on IT-related products, alongside engaging in business-to-business-to-consumer electronics retail. Furthermore, HC Group offers Union Cotton, a digital service platform for the textile supply chain, and ibuychem.com, a B2B trading exchange for the chemical, rubber, and plastics industries, supplementing these with general B2B product sales via its trading platforms. Beyond these, the company provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the 3C industrial internet and new technology retail, offers anti-counterfeiting products and services, and extends financing options including micro-credit, lease financing, and factoring services. Additionally, it organizes exhibitions and educational seminars. The company adopted its current name, HC Group Inc., in July 2018, having previously been known as HC International, Inc.