Midea Group, founded in 1968 by He Xiangjian, is a publicly listed Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer headquartered in Beijiao, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong. Initially a small workshop producing bottle lids, Midea evolved into a prominent player in the home appliance industry, starting with electric fans in 1980 and expanding to air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and smaller appliances like microwave ovens and vacuum cleaners. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2013, Midea Group employs over 166,000 people globally, operating in over 195 countries with 200 subsidiaries and more than 60 overseas branches.