In 1997, Boston Scientific established Boston Scientific International Medical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in China. In China, there are currently nearly 200 employees providing customers with the best service. In April 2003, Boston Scientific International Medical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. became the first company in the industry to start using direct sales to hospitals. This move became a milestone for China's medical device industry. In 2006, through the acquisition of Jia Teng Company, the heart rate adjustment management business unit was added.