Published since 1993, Securities Times is the only official newspaper authorized by the China Securities Regulatory Commission to release news on Chinese listed companies. It mainly reports information and news on China's securities market. The newspaper's primary readership includes decision makers in financial institutions, stockbrokers, institutional and individual investors, and domestic and foreign investment enterprises.

The domestic publication code is CN44-0157. Securities Times has 29 printing spots in most large and medium-sized cities across China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shengyang, Nanjing, Xi'an and so on. Thanks to the satellite transmission system of People's Daily and the satellite bi-transmission network system of Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the newspaper is printed simultaneously in these cities. The circulating areas cover most large and medium-sized cities across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. It is also spreading to the whole world through Internet.

Founded on November 28, 1993 in Shenzhen, Securities Times aims to persist in guiding correct direction of public opinion, publicize related policies and regulations of the Chinese Communist Party and the government, release securities market information in standard for objectivity and accuracy and to provide the best services for investors, listed companies and brokerage firms. With the advantage of locating in the special economic zone and adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao, the newspaper has attained great achievements and has become an authoritative press release for listed company on standard of objectivity along with fresh layout. The main contents include: news briefing, securities market analyses, listed company news, special reports and statistical tables.

Securities Times, one of the most influential securities newspapers, has formed a scale. Its editorial staffs, from 28 provinces, are specialized in news, economics and finance, and more than 30% of them have Master or Doctor degree. Huaiyuan Advertising Co., Feiyuan Newspaper Co., Ltd., and Century Holliday Tourism Co., are the newspaper's three subsidiaries.