As the global largest mobile communication networks provider, Ericsson's mobile systems handle more than 40% of the global mobile calls. Ericsson is the only vendor who can provide mobile communication equipments of all mainstream 2G and 3G standards around the world，with more than 40% market share in WCDMA, Ericsson is the clear leader in 3G/WCDMA market.

Ericsson's business with China could date back to 1892. In 1985, Ericsson set up its first representative office in Beijing. Ericsson (China) Company Ltd. was established in 1994, based in Beijing. Currently, with 4 whole owned enterprises, 10 joint ventures and 26 offices in China, Ericsson is providing a full range of communication solutions and services to its customers in China.

Ericsson has been committed to the localization in China for a long time in the field of supplying, R&D and local competence development. In 2002, Ericsson upgraded its industrial base in China to be one of its three global supply hubs; In 2002, Ericsson established Ericsson China R&D Academy, since 2000, Ericsson has been increasing its investment in R&D at a speed of 25% each year. From 2001-2005, Ericsson will increase its R&D investment in China by USD 500 million; In 1997, Ericsson China Academy was established in Beijing, which is the first school run by a foreign enterprise with degrees recognized by the Academic Degree Office of the State Council.