The 2001 Chinese Jia-A League season was the eighth season of professional association football and the 40th top-tier overall league season in China. The league started on March 11 and ended on December 16, with Dalian Shide retaining the championship.
Teams promoted from 2000 Jia-B League
Teams relegated after end of 2000 Jia-A League
The season would see Dalian Shide continue their dominance within the league and saw them win their sixth league title. On the other end of the table Shenyang Ginde would gain the fewest points in Chinese league history, although because it was an expansion season they avoided relegation. Also the Asian Club Championship was rebranded as the AFC Champions League and would now allow two Chinese teams to enter the competition.
As a military-owned team, August 1st were not allowed to sign any foreign players.