Chinese Jia-A League Professional seasons (1994-2003) Professional seasons (1994-2003)

| Season | Winners | Runners_up | Third_place | fourth_placed | Number_of_clubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dalian Wanda | Guangzhou Apollo | Shanghai Shenhua | Liaoning Yuandong | 12 |
| 1995 | Shanghai Shenhua | Beijing Guoan | Dalian Wanda | Guangdong Hongyuan | 12 |
| 1996 | Dalian Wanda | Shanghai Shenhua | August 1st | Beijing Guoan | 12 |
| 1997 | Dalian Wanda | Shanghai Shenhua | Beijing Guoan | Yanbian Aodong | 12 |
| 1998 | Dalian Wanda | Shanghai Shenhua | Beijing Guoan | Guangzhou Songri | 14 |
| 1999 | Shandong Luneng | Liaoning Fushun | Sichuan Quanxing | Chongqing Longxin | 14 |
| 2000 | Dalian Shide | Shanghai Shenhua | Sichuan Quanxing | Chongqing Longxin | 14 |
| 2001 | Dalian Shide | Shanghai Shenhua | Liaoning Fushun | Sichuan Quanxing | 14 |
| 2002 | Dalian Shide | Shenzhen Ping`an | Beijing Guoan | Shandong Luneng | 15 |
| 2003 | Shanghai Shenhua | Shanghai International | Dalian Shide | Shenzhen Jianlibao | 15 |