Hisense expands global footprint

The plan is aimed at accelerating the white goods manufacturer's overseas growth

Home appliances maker Hisense Group plans to establish two research and development centers in Japan and Israel this year to accelerate global growth, a top executive said.

"The two new facilities are expected to further boost the company's R&D capability in high-end products and speed up the implementation of long-term product development strategy," Lin Lan, vice-president of the Shandong-based Hisense told a news conference on Tuesday.