IBM's business ties with China date back to 1934, when it installed the first business processor for Beijing Union Medical College Hospital. But not until 1979 did IBM come back to China, when the country started reform and opening up. That same year saw IBM install a medium computer for the Shenyang Blower Works, the first of its kind since the founding of the PRC.

With the deepening of reform and opening up, the IBM China sees a thriving business. In mid and late 1980's, IBM set up offices in Beijing and Shanghai. In 1992, IBM officially announced the establishment of IBM China Company Limited, its first solely funded enterprise in China. The move marks a substantial step in its China strategy, and turns over a new start in its China business. In 1993, IBM China established offices in Guangzhou and Shanghai. To date, IBM has had offices in 25 cities which has further expanded business in China. Along with its development, IBM also has an ever-growing work team, which has outnumbered 8,500 so far. In addition, IBM has also set up nine joint ventures and sole-funded companies in the sectors of manufacturing, software development, service and leasing.

IBM China's milestones

DC Chien Chief Executive Officer IBM Greater China Group	Henry Chow Chairman IBM Greater China Group