Motorola Inc. is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. Seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need in your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola net sales in 2004 were $31.3 billion. Mr. Edward J. Zander is chairman and chief executive officer of Motorola Inc.

Motorola consists of four businesses: Connected Home Solutions, Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Mobile Devices and Networks.

Connected Home Solutions

Provides a scalable, integrated end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers informed, entertained and connected. Its technology enables network operators and retailers to create and execute on new business opportunities by providing innovative products and services to the home.

Government and Enterprise Mobility Solutions

A leading provider of integrated radio communications and information solutions, with more than 65 years of experience in meeting the mission-critical requirements of public safety, government and enterprise customers worldwide. It also designs, manufactures and sells automotive and industrial electronics systems and telematics systems that enable automated roadside assistance, navigation and advanced safety features for automobiles.

Mobile Devices

Offers market-changing icons of personal technology - transforming the device formerly known as the cell phone into a universal remote control for life. A leader in multi-mode, multi-band communications products and technologies, Mobile Devices designs, manufactures, sells and services wireless subscriber and server equipment for cellular systems, portable energy storage products and systems, servers and software solutions and related software and accessory products.

Networks

Delivers proven capabilities in cellular, wireless broadband and wireline access technologies, with recognized leadership in integrating core networks through wireless IP, wireless softswitch and IP multimedia subsystems. The Networks group is advancing seamless mobility with innovative technology solutions, as well as a billion dollar services business with an expanded portfolio delivering support, integration, applications and management.

Motorola in China

Motorola came to China in 1987 when it opened a representative office in Beijing. In 1992, Motorola (China) Electronics Ltd. was established in Tianjin, a major manufacturing base where Motorola produces mobile phones, two-way radios, wireless communications equipment and automobile electronics for the Chinese and global markets. Mr. Simon Leung is the chairman of Motorola China and Mr. Ruey Bin Kao the president.

Today, Motorola has one holding company, four wholly owned companies, six joint ventures and 22 branch offices across China. At the end of 2004, the number of employees exceeded 9,000, and the total cumulative investment in China reached US$3.5 billion, making it one of the largest foreign investors in China.

Motorola China's Performance in 2004

1. Total sales: US$7.73 billion
2. Local sourcing: US$3.81 billion
3. Total staff: 9,000

Motorola's Strategy in China in 2004

1. Motorola is firmly committed to investing, transferring technologies, and building local manufacturing and R&D capabilities in China, which will provide China with advanced communications solutions.
2. Motorola will continue its long-term plan to localize management in China and to develop and train outstanding local management.
3. Motorola will continue to work with local partners to create a comprehensive local supply chain.
4. Motorola will continue to promote joint ventures and cooperative projects with local partners to probe China's new market opportunities as China is increasing integrate into the world market.

The goal of Motorola's China strategy is to build China into world-class production and R&D bases. While pursuing and maintaining market leadership in both mobile devices and infrastructure equipment, Motorola continues to develop businesses in digital trunking, broadband products, solutions and services and automotive electronics.

Motorola has been demonstrating its firm commitment to China through the years, which can be best reflected by the following awards the company has received in recent years:

1. A Most Influential Global Company in China (2004)
2. The Best Corporate Citizenship Practice Award by 21st Century Newspaper Group (2004)
3. Top 10 Guangming Public Welfare Award (Guangming Daily, 2004)
4. The Most Trustworthy Telecommunications Equipment Provider in China in 2004 (China 2005 Annual Telecommunications Conference)
5. 2003 Customer Satisfaction Award, Service Innovation Award, Maintenance Award
6. Best Foreign Investor of the Year in China (CCTV Annual Economic Leaders, 2003)

Research and Development

Motorola has been a global leader in innovation in telecommunications. In China, Motorola has invested US$450 million in R&D, building 16 R&D centers and labs in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing and Chengdu. The number of R&D staff has surpassed 1800 by the beginning of 2005.

Motorola China R&D Institute has now become one of the world-class R&D base at Motorola. It has also evolved into the largest R&D facility global companies have ever set up in China.

The research focus of Motorola China R&D Institute covers advanced material research, software development, product design, 3G technologies, and man-machine interaction technologies. Quite a few popular models of mobile phones, including A780, A768, A760, E680 and more, were developed by our R&D centers in China.

Motorola (China) Technologies Ltd. was set up in 2004 with an aim to consolidate our R&D resources in Beijing.

Motorola University

Motorola University China was established in 1993 to train and develop world-class staff. It also cooperates with Chinese institutions of higher learning. Today, Motorola University China has 203 instructors to deliver 130 courses in Chinese. Many of Motorola's senior executives also serve as consultants and instructors.

Major programs at Motorola University China:

1. Six Sigma Business Improvement Program
2. Leadership and Executive Program
3. Information Technology Management Program
4. E-Learning Programs

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities in China

Project Hope:

Motorola has donated RMB34 million (US$4.2 million) in the past 11 years, and has established 72 primary schools in remote areas over all China. Today about 13,000 poor children are being educated in these schools.

Anti-SARS:

In May 2003, Motorola donated a total of RMB11.80 million in cash and equipment in an effort to support the fight of SARS in China.

Disaster Relief:

Motorola donated RMB30 million in 1998 to flooded areas along the Yangtze River valley and the Northeast China region. Motorola also built 11 schools for homeless children in flooded areas.

In early January of 2005, Motorola China employees donated RMB540,000 to tsunami victims in South and Southeast Asia.

Higher Education:

Motorola has provided RMB11 million to 12 universities as scholarships, including top universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University.
 
Sports Sponsorship:

Motorola sponsored the 11th Asian Games, the 21st Universiade, the 7th and 8th National Games, CNBA, National Football League Matches, Badminton Matches, and Games for the Handicapped.
 
Environmental Protection:

Motorola launched Green China Program in 1998, collecting and recycling used mobile phones, parts and batteries.

Employee Volunteerism:

Motorola employees have contributed more than 6,000 man hours in volunteer activities, including training and teaching students and teachers for Project Hope, teaching business-related courses in colleges, high schools and primary schools in association with Junior Achievement.

Editor: Donald