National is Japan's Panasonic Electric Co., Ltd. (it was called National in the early days, and gradually changed to Panasonic starting in 1986, and all were unified as Panasonic from October 1, 2008). The National trademark was first used in 1927, and it was used by Panasonic in 1978. Officially entering China, it is the original brand of Panasonic Electric since its establishment. It is translated as "Panasonic" in mainland China and "Lesheng" in Hong Kong.