| 1900 |
Merck initiated its business in China through distributing high-purity reagents via the ports of Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin |
| 1935 |
E. Merck Co., Ltd. established in Shanghai, supplying a range of pharmaceutical and chemical products |
| 1953 |
Agency agreements with Jebsen & Co., Ltd. (HongKong) for selling Merck products in China |
| 1994 |
Merck delegates arrived in China |
| 1995 |
Merck representative office established in Beijing |
| 1996 |
Merck representative office established in Shanghai |
| 1997 |
Merck representative office established in Guangzhou |
| 06/1997 |
Incorporation of Merck Ltd. (HongKong) |
