Li-Ning was launched in Sanshui, Guangdong in 1990. We have worked closely with China’s Olympic Committee since our earliest days. Committed to using our career in sporting goods to advance Chinese athletics, we have thrown our enthusiastic support behind a wide variety of athletic competitions. By 1995, Li-Ning had emerged as a frontrunner in China’s sporting goods industry. In 2005, with Li-Ning still in the lead and sales hitting record highs, we set our sights on becoming a top international brand name.The professionalism of our products is what makes us competitive in the sporting goods industry. At Li-Ning, we view product development as a never-ending competition which demands that we constantly break our old records. Back in 1998, Li-Ning became Chi na’s first domestic company to create a design and development center for apparel and footwear. This made Li-Ning the premier Chinese sportswear label. In 2004 we partnered with the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, applying biomechanical testing to measure the mechanical properties of Li-Ning athletic shoes. We also created a foot profile database of professional athletes, collecting and analyzing data on the unique demands of professional sports in order to create a more specialized and comfortable product. Over our fifteen-year journey, we have expanded what began as a single sportswear line into an equally competitive lineup of athletic apparel, footwear and equipment. Li-Ning is committed to taking its place among the global brand giants. Before long, we expect to be supplying professional products for athletes and amateurs alike, all over the world. This dedication has allowed us to create the nation’s largest sporting goods distribution network. Our international network is also expanding, and we currently have locations in 23 nations and regions.Behind every winning team is a tried-and-true management style, and Li-Ning is no exception to this rule. Through a combination of exploration and hands-on experience, Li-Ning has developed its own distinctive strategy program and management system. This keeps us running smoothly, and allows us to make quick decisions when it comes to implementing strategies. Li-Ning is currently in the process of creating a nationwide ERP-based information system integrating resources such as product design, supply chains, channels and retail sales. By developing an electronic approach to business, we improve both the efficiency of our operations and the image of our brand.From day one, it has been Li-Ning’s objective to “promote Chinese athletics and let sports make a difference in our lives.” Li-Ning has spared no effort to fulfill this mission. Beginning with our support for the Chinese team at the Beijing Asian Games in 1990, Li-Ning has contributed extensively to Chinese athletics and created countless professional opportunities.In our unique corporate culture, each division of Li-Ning works closely with the others to keep us moving forward. This means that all suppliers, vendors and service providers become our partners and that all employees are working toward the same goals. At Li-Ning, we believe there is no limit to human potential. Sports increase our self-confidence. They give us the courage to perform, to tap our hidden potential, to surpass ourselves. This is our vision for the Li-Ning brand, and we have never swerved from our commitment to put it into practice. In 1990, we became the first Chinese sportswear company to sponsor China’s team at the Asian Games. In 1992, we supplied medal ceremony attire for the Chinese Olympic team, becoming the first Chinese sportswear maker to serve as an Olympic sponsor. In 1993, we established a pioneering nationwide franchise system. In 1998, we built China’s first sportsw ear design and development center in Foshan, Guangdong. In 1999, we partnered with SAP to set up AFS sportswear industry solutions,becoming China’s first sporting goods maker to implement ERP. In 2004, Li-Ning was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong exchange, becoming China's first sportswear maker to be listed overseas. In 2005, we became an official partner of the NBA. In 2006, we became the ATP’s official Chinese marketing partner.Today, Li-Ning is more than just a pioneer in sporting goods; it is also an advocate for healthy living. Supported by our solid track record, we are ready to seize this historic opportunity, to meet the challenges of a global market head-on, and to fulfill the Li-Ning mission: Inspiring and empowering through sports.1990年，李宁有限公司在广东三水起步。
