This joint venture will also be the base for distribution of products in China. This enables the Group to supply superior products to capture more consumers and further promote the Group's brand names in the future. The distribution operation had already made an important step forward. Not only it successfully promoted the Oritron brand in North America, the distribution of this brand has expanded to Europe, Middle East and Australia. In addition, the Group has started to map its distribution strategy in China to lay ground for the World Trade Organization entry.
Audio division continues to perform well.
The successful implementation of ISO 9002 confirmed its high quality philosophy. During the year, the division added JVC to its clientele. In addition, the audio division expanded the product line for its own brand Oritron. Auto electronics division enjoyed increasing market share supported by enhanced products, brand development and an improving distribution network. The Group's Xian joint venture will add to the current extensive lines of products by offering products in navigation technology.