"Visiting Japan·Industrial Collaboration" China Alliance of Social Value Investment Sustainable Business Journey was concluded Successfully!

The "Visiting Japan·Industrial Collaboration" China Alliance of Social Value Investment Sustainable Business Journey was concluded Successfully!

Over seven days spanning Osaka to Tokyo, the delegation conducted 11 high level exchanges: engaging with UNDP Japan, dialoguing with impact investing pioneer Ken Shibusawa at Waseda University, exploring ESG and green finance collaboration with Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank, studying localized ESG innovation at Panasonic and Nomura Research Institute (NRI), experiencing elder-care technology at Zennokukai and Nobue Welfare Center, and immersing in emotional robotics at GROOVE X.

Framed by the ethos “understand Japan, reflect on China, and jointly create,” the tour spotlighted smart manufacturing, silver economy, and ESG-driven finance. It systematically bridged strategic resources in industrial transformation and technological innovation between both nations, mapping a sustainable future built on synergy.

Notably, sustainability permeates Japan’s societal fabric—from urban transit and community care to corporate operations and daily life. SDGs transcend slogans, manifesting as actionable public consciousness. Per Japan’s Environment Ministry, >85% citizens affirm sustainable living’s critical role—a tangible reality evidenced throughout the tour. Beyond observing SDG implementation pathways, delegates gained forward-looking solutions. Deep engagement and intellectual resonance transformed this journey into both discovery and inspiration.

Section I: Leadership Dialogues: Transboundary Intellectual Resonance

Sustainable futures demand cross-border consensus. The delegation convened Japanese pioneers face-to-face. Centered on Chinese-Japanese ESG challenges and industrial synergy, Shibusawa—descendant of capitalism pioneer Eiichi Shibusawa—highlighted Japan’s “unity of ethics and efficiency” corporate philosophy. He urged shifting ESG focus from risk control to long-term value creation. Ma emphasized deepening regional collaboration amid global sustainability headwinds.

At Waseda University, Professor Jiang Zhengyin’s analysis of Japan’s “lost decades” offered structural insights on economic resilience and demographic strategy, informing China’s development. Dialogues with UNDP, executives, and scholars expanded horizons for China-Japanese sustainable collaboration.

Section II: Green Engine: Mutual Learning in Sustainable Finance

As a linchpin for green transition, sustainable finance is reshaping Asia. At Mizuho Bank, CSO Yasuhiko Ushikubo addressed green finance’s challenges—particularly negative externalities and corporate inertia—proposing a “proactive dialogue mechanism” to tie financing eligibility to emission milestones. He advocated Asia-centric “transition finance standards” co-led by China and Japan.

MUFG showcased green bonds and ESG-linked tools, with Environmental Strategy Head Shoji Kinugasa detailing institutional investment frameworks. These exchanges solidified Sino-Japanese collaboration in sustainable finance standardization.

Section III: ESG Innovation: Corporate Practice and Industrial Transformation

ESG innovation anchored key enterprise visits. At Panasonic, Chair Kazuhiro Tsuga and Global VP Tetsuro Homma unveiled carbon-neutral roadmaps and CSR initiatives. Lenovo’s ESG Head Wang Xuan shared China’s ESG transition insights, sparking dialogue on “co-creating Asia’s sustainable paradigm.”

NRI demonstrated “ESG+tech” breakthroughs. From AI-enhanced ESG ratings to aerospace-tech urban solutions, NRI envisions “tech-powered sustainability.” Japan’s meticulous ESG integration offers actionable models for China’s localization.

Section IV: Silver Economy: Japan’s Elder-Care Paradigms

The delegation explored tech-enabled and humanistic elder care. At Zennokukai, smart sensors and biometric systems revealed efficient, tech-integrated care in a 400-bed facility. In contrast, Nobue Welfare Center emphasized dignity through community activities and personalized care. Director Lin Yan explained their “home-community-institution” model and inclusive hiring—showcasing system support balanced with compassion.

Section V: Smart Manufacturing: Ethics-Driven Innovation

GROOVE X exemplified “tech with heart.” CEO Hayashi Kaname demonstrated the therapeutic Lovot robot, prompting talks on privacy and elder-care applications.

Section VI: Osaka Expo: Envisioning Sustainable Futures

The Expo immersed delegates in global sustainability visions: China’s cultural grandeur, the UN’s SDG focus, Saudi Arabia’s NEOM blueprint, Azerbaijan’s eco-architecture, and the Netherlands’ water solutions. Each pavilion reimagined sustainability—from oceans to robotics.

This tour unlocked synergies across silver tech, ESG, and green finance. As global challenges mount, such cross-border dialogues are pivotal. Sustainability holds no single answer—only collaborative pathways.