[Aim] Considering the impact of global change, it is important to examine the occurrence of non-native animals to gain a deeper understanding of the current status of biological invasion in China. [Method] Based on public databases and other documents, we collected and analyzed detailed information, including taxonomy, utility, origin regions, and distribution areas of non-native animals in China. [Result] A total of 844 non-native animals were identified in China up to 2020, belonging to 8 phyla, 22 classes, 87 orders, 291 families, and 591 genera, of which Chordata, Arthropoda, and Mollusca were the three largest groups. Among all non-native animals, the number of "beneficial" non-native animals was larger than "harmful" non-native animals, with some non-native animals of "neutral" influence. The utility of non-native animals differed among different taxonomies, and most chordates were beneficial, whereas most arthropods were harmful. The non-native animals of China mainly originated in Asia, North America, and Europe. The domestic spatial distribution of non-native animals was related to regional economic development and inter-region movement. More non-native animals were found in the southeast coastal areas than in the northwest inland areas. In addition, Guangxi and Yunnan played an important role in sharing species because they bordered multiple countries. Typical non-native animals recorded between 2010—2020 also accorded with the distribution pattern. [Conclusion] The non-native animals of China are diverse and have various uses as well as significant spatial patterns in the origin and distribution regions. Therefore, vigilance against the cross-border risk of non-native species should be enhanced considering global environmental changes.