BEIJING - Even though Europe's economies had a rough year in 2011, sales of mobile phones made by TCL Corp (TCL) still grew 20 percent in the region, said Li Dongsheng, chief executive officer of the company.

Progress in the European and US markets is significant to the company's global strategy, Li said at a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of China's membership in the WTO held by Nanfang Media Group.

Li said TCL will produce 45 million mobile phones in 2011, 35 million more than in 2004.