Motorola Invests Heavily in China's Research and Development

Strategic Insights -

Motorola, a leading mobile phone manufacturer, has invested a significant US$450 million in research and development (R&D) in China, according to the company's president of China R&D Institute, Jiang Jiaqi. This investment is part of the company's strategy to make China its global center for R&D and manufacturing, a goal announced in 2001. With 15 R&D centers in China employing over 1,800 people, the country has become Motorola's largest R&D base outside of the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motorola has invested US$450 million in R&D in China, with the investment rising steadily since 1993.
  • China has become Motorola's largest R&D base outside of the United States, with one out of ten of Motorola's engineers hailing from China.
  • The company has set up 15 R&D centers in China with over 1,800 employees, and plans to focus on mobile phone designing, information security, and seamless mobility.
  • Motorola will increase investment in the R&D of third-generation mobile communication technology this year.
  • The company has launched over 30 technology programs jointly with more than 20 scientific research institutes.
  • Motorola has launched environmental standards for consumer electronic products and is working with Chinese research institutes to achieve this goal.
  • About 10% of Motorola's retired mobile phones are recalled, but the company aims to increase recycling rates in the future.

Statistics:

  • Motorola has invested US$450 million in R&D in China.
  • The company has set up 15 R&D centers in China with over 1,800 employees.
  • One out of ten of Motorola's engineers is from China.
  • Motorola plans to increase investment in the R&D of third-generation mobile communication technology this year.
  • The company has launched over 30 technology programs jointly with more than 20 scientific research institutes.
  • Over 400 representatives from Motorola and Chinese research institutes attended the technology symposium held by Motorola in Beijing.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse
  • XIC (Xinhua News Agency)