2012 in Chinese football

2012 in Chinese football involved the national competitions of the Chinese football league system and the national team.

Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from the Super League
 * Chengdu Blades F.C.
 * Shenzhen Ruby F.C.

Teams promoted to the Super League
 * Dalian Aerbin F.C.
 * Guangzhou R&F F.C.

Teams relegated from League one
 * Guizhou Zhicheng F.C.

Teams promoted to League One
 * Harbin Songbei Yiteng F.C.
 * Chongqing F.C.
 * Fujian Smart Hero F.C.