Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as Tsingtao Brewery), one of the oldest beer makers in China, was founded in 1903 by German and British merchants under the name of Nordic Brewery Co., Ltd. Tsingtao Branch. Today, Tsingtao Brewery is China's largest brewery and is also an Official Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

On July 15, 1993, Tsingtao Brewery became the first-ever Chinese company to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 0168). On August 27, 1993, we were listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600600), making us the first Chinese company listed on stock exchanges both in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

By the late 1990s, with more than 50 breweries in 18 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, Tsingtao Brewery had further strengthened our market leadership and domestic expansion plan through numerous strategic mergers, purchasing insolvent companies, reorganization and joint-venture partnerships.

In 2009, Tsingtao Brewery achieved a total sales volume of 5.91 million kiloliters globally. In that same year, World Brand Lab valued our brand at RMB 42.1 billion, placing it first in China's brewing industry. Tsingtao Beer is exported to 70 countries and regions, including the USA, Japan, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The Barth Report, the authoritative report of the global beer industry, ranked Tsingtao Brewery as the sixth largest brewery in the world based on total yield in 2008.

Tsingtao Brewery has a goal to become an international company with a global brand. We will continue to be innovative and brew the beer that customers love, and continue to brew the joys of life with our passion!