Founded in 1969 as a small radio factory in China, Hisense has grown into a multibillion dollar global conglomerate with a workforce of over 60,000 worldwide. Hisense is recognized as a world leading provider of flat panel TVs, household appliances, and mobile communications and is recognized as a top 10 player by large business intelligence and industry research institutions. Its 22 subsidiaries are in the multimedia, household appliance, telecommunications, information technology and technology services industries, while its products are sold in over 130 countries and regions around the world. At Hisense, the emphasis is placed on innovation and quality. The company has a global R&D network of over 2000 engineers and has a national-level R&D Center, a post-doctoral research workstation, and a state-of-the-art multimedia technology laboratory. It has been the recipient of several recognitions and awards in the name of innovation, technology, design, and quality management. In addition, Hisense has partnerships with IBM, Hitachi, Whirlpool, and AMD for the development and marketing of air-conditioners, refrigerators, and information technology. Over the past five years, Hisense Co. Ltd has grown by an average year-to-year growth of 30 percent. Through fulfilling its commitment to continually deliver innovative products and services, Hisense will enhance its global presence in the multimedia, household appliance, mobile communications, and information technology industries.