2013 China League One
The 2013 China League One is the tenth season of the China League One, the second tier of the Chinese football league pyramid, since its establishment.
Teams
Team changes
To League One
Teams relegated from 2012 Chinese Super LeagueTeams promoted from 2012 China League Two
From League One
Teams promoted to 2013 Chinese Super LeagueTeams relegated to 2013 China League Two
Name changes
Fujian Smart Hero moved to the city of Shijiazhuang and changed their name to Shijiazhuang Yongchang Junhao in December 2012.Harbin Songbei Yiteng changed their name to Harbin Yiteng.
Clubs
Managerial changes
Note1:Executive manager was Wei Xin.Foreign players
Restricting the number of foreign players strictly to three per CL1 team.A team could use three foreign players on the field each game. Players came from Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese Taipei were deemed as native players in CL1.
- Foreign players who left their clubs after first half of the season.
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Former Players* |
| Beijing Baxy |  Top scorersAwardsThe awards of 2013 China League One were announced on 19 December 2013.
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