Based in Chongqing, a provincial-level, direct-controlled municipality of China, compact sedans are among its offerings and the company, in 2009, was ranked 88th largest in China. Lifan may be best known for the small passenger cars it sells in developing, overseas markets, but it also makes small dirt bike engines; entry-level motorcycles; mini-vehicles, small trucks and vans that see commercial use; and commercial trucks. Other interests include manufacture of sport shoes, wine-making, and petitioning the Chinese State to allow the creation of more private banks.