Cooperation Agreement with Shenzhen ICIF Co. at the 2024 Shenzhen (Qianhai)–Tokyo Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum

On Wednesday 17 April 2024, at the 2024 Shenzhen (Qianhai)–Tokyo Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum held at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, the Association signed a cooperation agreement with Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen ICIF Co.).

Overview

The forum was held by a Qianhai economic and trade delegation led by Wang Jinxia, Deputy Director of the Shenzhen Qianhai Authority, during its visit to Tokyo. It was attended by government representatives including the Chinese Embassy and more than 100 people from Japanese finance, technology, commerce, healthcare, services and media.

Programme

• Zhang Tao, Second Secretary, Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy: long-standing Japan-China friendship underpins business cooperation, and Qianhai is building a new hub for Japanese investment in China
• Satoshi Ito, Director of Business Operations, Japan-China Economic Association: hopes for deeper mutual understanding between Qianhai and Japanese companies
• Wang Jinxia, Qianhai Authority: commitment to a first-class business environment and support for Japanese partners innovating in Qianhai
• Lin Zelong, Deputy General Manager, Shenzhen ICIF Co.: introduction of the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, 23–27 May, with an invitation to Japanese participants
• Presentations and live product demonstrations by Qianhai-based companies

Signing the agreement

The Association and Shenzhen ICIF Co. signed a cooperation agreement on site, agreeing to hold a series of international economic and trade exchanges and to create more opportunities for cooperation. Association Vice President Chen Jianzhong and Lin Zelong of Shenzhen ICIF Co. signed on behalf of the two sides. The signing was witnessed by Zhang Tao and Yan Junxiong of the Chinese Embassy's Economic and Commercial Office, Wang Jinxia of the Qianhai Authority, Sun Huaming, Deputy Director of the Shenzhen Policy Research Office, and Zhu Yongfeng, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Press Group.

After the delegation's hour-long presentation, the room switched to an open networking format without fixed seating, and guests talked about cooperation between the Tokyo Bay area and Qianhai. Building on this agreement, the Association will continue to widen its exchange with Shenzhen in the cultural industries and beyond.