Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, which originated from Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Company and was restructured in October 1996, is a large conglomerate gaining great support from the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Guangzhou Municipal Government. It is principally engaged in a combination of scientific research, industry and trade. Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited is rated as one of the Top 50 Leading Enterprises in Guangdong Province and is regarded as one of the five key sectors of Guangzhou industrial economy.