Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., a Chinese company founded in 1988, specializes in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of telecommunications equipment, providing customized network solutions in various telecommunications fields. Headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Huawei Technologies provides various products and solutions, including mobile communications, next generation networks, access networks, switching networks, optical networks, data communications, intelligent networks, value-added services, operation support systems, support networks, multimedia communications, distribution frames and handsets products. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's products were exported to over 90 countries, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea, among others, and selected by over 300 operators worldwide. It has established eight regional headquarters and 55 branches all over the world.