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Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., originally established in 1984 and based in Qingdao, China, is a global leader specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of intelligent household appliances. The company, which operated as Qingdao Haier Co., Ltd. until its name change in June 2019, boasts a significant international presence, serving markets across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Africa. Its extensive operations are primarily structured into three key divisions: the Smart Home Business in China, the International Home Appliance and Smart Home Business, and a diverse "Other Business" segment. Haier's product catalog is comprehensive, featuring a wide array of major appliances like refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, air conditioners, water heaters, and dishwashers, in addition to kitchen appliances, smaller electronics, and complete smart home ecosystem solutions. Beyond manufacturing, the company provides a broad range of related services. These encompass consulting in environmental protection and artificial intelligence technologies, software and IoT solution development, technical support, and advertising design. Haier also ventures into asset management, equity investments, and hazardous waste handling. Furthermore, its capabilities extend to the development and assembly of plastic and electronic components, as well as advanced engineering for home appliance, communications, and network technologies, including the production of precision molds, sheet metal, and electronic products.