5.20.2003 ET

(CSRwire) BEIJING - Motorola, a global leader in integrated communications and the largest foreign investor in China, today donated RMB11.8 million worth of communications equipment and employee donations to China in support of the effort to combat the spread of SARS.

"At Motorola, the safety and welfare of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work, are of paramount importance," said Mike Zafirovski, president and chief operating officer, Motorola. Zafirovski is in Beijing to reassure authorities, employees and customers of Motorola's commitment to them during these challenging times.

The donation ceremony was held in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Resources donated by Motorola will be mainly delivered to the Logistic Guarantee Group under the National SARS Control and Prevention Headquarters. Included in the RMB11.8 million are the previously announced Motorola equipment and resources worth RMB2.92 million as well as donations worth RMB 5 million recently raised from local and foreign staff in the company.

"The generous donation from Motorola and its employees give us great support in resources as well as spirit in our fight against SARS. This represents a fine model for all the foreign enterprises in China," said Ou Xinqian, Vice Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission. "The fact that Mr. Mike Zafirovski made a long trip to China during this difficult time is evidence of Motorola's confidence in China's economy as well as Motorola's commitment to business development in China. This confidence is based on Motorola's deep rooted investment in China and its close cooperation and partnership with the Chinese government and enterprises."

"My presence here demonstrates both Motorola's concern for its employees as well as our confidence in China's ability to fight the spread of SARS. Motorola has been a trusted corporate citizen in China since 1987," said Zafirovski. "We have answered the call whenever a community needs our expertise in times of crisis. We plan to continue with that commitment."

Mr. Zafirovski also signed a MOU with the China government pledging that Motorola will invest US$90 million to establish a research company in Beijing. The research company is expected to spend US$500 million in human resources and equipment within five years. "China is an important market for Motorola worldwide as well as a manufacturing base and research center for the company," Zafirovski noted.

Zafirovski also met with Motorola customers and employees while in China and reiterated the company's pledge to continue partnering with them to find ways to deliver the products and services that help people communicate more efficiently. "This year is the 75th anniversary of Motorola in China. Motorola has been a pioneer in communications technology. Equally important, the company has always tried to exemplify a model employer that introduces world-class business and employment practices to the workplace. It is through this spirit that Motorola has become number one in China," he said.


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