Siemens Ltd.,China

Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries.

The history of Siemens in China dates back to 1872, when the company delivered the first pointer telegraph to China. The company manufactured the first steam generator and built the country’s first tram line by the end of the 19th century. In 1985, Siemens entered a cooperation agreement with the Chinese government, becoming the first foreign company to participate in such a comprehensive cooperation scheme. For nearly 150 years, Siemens has pioneered cooperation with the country with its solutions, technologies and products.

By fiscal 2019, Siemens had 21 R&D hubs, more than 5000 R&D and engineering staff, as well as over 13,200 active patents and patent applications in China. Siemens’ top-notch innovators work in world-class innovation labs in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Wuxi, Qingdao, Chengdu, etc. to contribute to the high-quality and sustainable development of China’s economy.