From 1986 to 1999, Unilever has invested 800 million US dollars in China, established 14 joint ventures and introduced more than 100 advanced patented technologies. Thirteen brands, including Pond's, Lux, Xiashilian, Aomiao, Zhonghua, Lipton Yellow Label, and Heluxue, belong to three series of products, including household and personal care products, ice cream, and food, making the product categories labeled with Unilever in China available for opening a very similar store and connecting all aspects of people's daily life.
Recognizing that "localization" combined with international science and technology and business experience would have vitality, Unilever invested 166 million yuan to set up its sixth research and development center in Shanghai - Unilever China Research and Development Center. The center has 150 Chinese scientific and technological personnel; It focuses on the research of product formula, especially the introduction of natural ingredients advocated by traditional Chinese science into Unilever's products.