Getting to know Qimonda
Qimonda Xi'an – the bare facts
Country: China
Region: Shaanxi province
Established: 2006
No. of employees: approx. 150
Areas of activity: Research & Development, Design and Testing, Information
Technology, Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Services, Support and Staff Functions
Distance from city center: 13 km (8 miles)
Distance from airport: 46 km (28.6 miles)
The low down
Part of the economic revival of interior China since the 1990s has concentrated on building facilities for research and development. As part of this, Xi’an has become an important industrial and educational center of the central-northwest region and Qimonda Xi’an’s research and development facility, located in the Xi'an High-tech Industries Development Zone, is an important milestone on this path.
Dynamic dynastic capital
Dating from the 11th century B.C., Xi’an is one of the most important cities in Chinese history and has been a center of power for over 3,000 years. Thirteen dynasties made Xi’an one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China and gave rise to the nickname, “Rome of the East”. As the eastern terminus of China’s famous Silk Road, Xi’an was always a destination for travelers and this remains true to this day, now of course facilitated by the largest international airport in northwest China. Although the biggest tourist attraction in modern times is the Terracotta Army, pagodas dot the city landscape and the old city is encircled by a remarkably well-preserved city wall, dating from the 14th century. Xi’an’s rich and varied history is evident in the architecture of the city, a blend that covers several ancient dynastic styles, as well as modern skyscrapers.
