The Bagridae family constitutes an essential economic fishery resource in China, with species such as Pelteobagrus fulvidraco, Leiocassis longirostris, Pseudobagrus ussuriensis and P. vachelli possessing high production and economic value. Research into genetic breeding and germplasm enhancement is pivotal for fostering the sustainable development of China's aquaculture industry. This review systematically examines and projects the genetic breeding advancements of the Bagridae in China, encompassing selective breeding, hybrid breeding, cell engineering breeding, genetic engineering breeding and molecular marker-assisted breeding. The review aims to establish a theoretical foundation for the further scientific and rational exploitation of Bagridae family resources in China.