A DELEGATION from Guangming District undertook a successful mission to Japan from March 5 to 7, focusing on attracting international investment. Their efforts culminated in signing business orders exceeding 5.7 billion yuan (US$795 million).

This trip aligns with the Guangming District Government’s strategic plan, which was outlined in this year’s work report. The report emphasizes the attraction of global investment and sets a goal of securing over 500 projects throughout the year through a series of promotional activities.

The delegates kicked off their journey at the Osaka International Medical Exhibition, Japan’s largest comprehensive medical and nursing industry event, which featured 325 exhibitors from Japan, China, South Korea, and Poland.

Highlights of the trip included engagements with pharmaceutical and medical device companies such as JM System Corporation and Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd.

An important stop for the delegation was Waseda University, a globally recognized institution and leader in humanoid robotics research. The team met with Professor Wang Wei, a protégé of renowned roboticist Ichiro Kato, to discuss trends and collaborations in the humanoid robotics sector.

On March 7, the delegation hosted an investment promotion meeting in Tokyo, where officials highlighted Guangming’s favorable business environment and robust innovation resources. Japanese companies were invited to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence and green development.

Several Guangming-based enterprises, including TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd. and SonoScape, signed agreements totaling approximately 5.737 billion yuan with foreign firms.

In the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence, Shenzhen GJS Technology Co. Ltd. partnered with Asia Capital Holdings to develop robots. In the life and health sector, SonoScape, a leading manufacturer of ultrasound and endoscopic equipment, collaborated with Shoei Japan Co. Ltd., a medical equipment company.

Last year, Guangming ranked third in Shenzhen in investment attraction.

(Windy Shao)