As early as 1906, GE began to develop trade with China, and was one of the most active and influential foreign companies in China at that time.
In 1908, GE established the first light bulb factory in Shenyang.
In 1934, GE purchased the Sims Trading Company and began to provide installation and repair services for imported electrical equipment in China. 1979, GE re-established trade relations with the People's Republic of China.
In 1991, the first joint venture, GE Aviation Medical Systems, was established in Beijing.
History of GE in China
A Tradition of Innovation
GE's research laboratory was born in a garage in 1900. Today, this research lab has spawned thousands of patents and two Nobel Prizes, and continues to bring innovative technologies to our lives.
GE saw man's first steps to the moon, created the first television network, manufactured the first man-made diamond, and invented the first airplane engine, and that's exactly what GE continues to think and do. Over the years, GE leaders have built a diverse portfolio of leading businesses; driven growth and cost reductions through a series of major company-wide initiatives; solid financial strength and controls that enable us to capitalize on the business opportunities presented by a variety of economic cycles; and *** the same values that enable us to face any environment with confidence.