Gree on list of most popular Chinese brands

Gree Electric Appliances has been rated as one of the most popular Chinese brands in 2017, according to an announcement by the Communication University of China (CUC) – JD Big Data Joint Laboratory on May 9.

The enterprise, headquartered in Xiangzhou District, also received significant attention in People's Daily's special coverage of Chinese Brand Day on May 10.

Chinese Brand Day was established in April, 2017, with approval from the State Council, for the purpose of obtaining a social consensus on brand development, providing a platform for exchange, and increasing the influence and recognition of brands.

The most popular Chinese brands, based on a selection jointly launched by People's Daily and JD.com, were Gree, Xiaomi, Nongfu Spring, OPPO and Bluemoon.

The winners were chosen by over 500,000 netizens and experts based on their quality, potential, product appearance, and popularity.

Since its establishment, Gree has adhered to a development model of self-reliance, innovation, integrity and responsibility. The company is constantly adapting to the changing market and shifting social demand in order to maintain relevance and vitality.