The 2020 SHISEIDO Cup of China was the third event in the 2020–21 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of modifications were made to the Grand Prix structure.

[1] The Chinese Skating Association was the only federation to host a wholly domestic Grand Prix event.

[3] The ISU announced on July 13 that the Cup of China would be held as scheduled in Chongqing, due to its connection to the Beijing test event, the Grand Prix Final (later cancelled).

[4] On October 29, 2020, the Chinese Skating Association announced that the event would be held with no audience present for health reasons.