Gree chief sets sights on smart-home appliances

Electronic products giant already testing a new range of smartphones

Dong Mingzhu has a vision for the future of Gree Electric Appliances Inc - to develop more electronic products related to smart-home appliances, even though the company's major source of income slowed during the first half of the year.

Dong, president of Gree, said the plan is based on the company's already-strong capabilities in self-developed home appliance technology, especially its air conditioners, which have proved to be highly competitive both domestically and overseas.