Reckitt Eyes Greater Slice Of China Market With R&D Center Investment

Reckitt is investing over $40m to build a dedicated Chinese R&D center of excellence in Shanghai as it looks to capitalize on the double-digit sales growth it has recorded in the world's most populous market over recent years.

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Reckitt is dialing up its investment in China with plans to open a global research and development center of excellence in Shanghai.

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