Audi China was established in Beijing in 2009 as a fully owned subsidiary of AUDI AG. The company coordinates the business cooperation between AUDI AG, FAW Group and the joint venture FAW-Volkswagen, and SAIC Motor and the joint venture SAIC VOLKSWAGEN. In addition, Audi China supports global activities of AUDI AG, especially in Asia. Audi China's business areas include R&D, corporate strategy and planning, marketing and sales, corporate communications and PR, finance, product management, human resources, production, procurement, government affairs, quality/technical services, and legal affairs.