On March 24, 2025, Tian Qi, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), met with a delegation led by Norihiro Suzuki, Member of the Engineering Academy of Japan (EAJ) and President of Hitachi Research Institute. Both sides held in-depth exchanges on deepening China-Japan cooperation in engineering, science and technological innovation.

    Tian Qi expressed his appreciation for Hitachi's long-term commitment to China's economic and social development, as well as its efforts to enhance economic and technological exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan. He reviewed the history of friendly interactions between the CAE and Hitachi, introduced the CAE’s functions, mission, structure, core activities, and its exchange and cooperation mechanisms with its Japanese counterpart. He stated that the Chinese side is willing to deepen cooperation with Hitachi, and actively promote practical collaboration through academic seminars, technical exchanges and other platforms, so as to contribute to the advancement of engineering science and technology and the improvement of human well-being.

    Norihiro Suzuki noted that as a large-scale comprehensive multinational enterprise group, Hitachi boasts a broad business scope covering digital systems and services, green energy, industrial internet of mobility and other sectors. Throughout its century-long development, Hitachi has always adhered to the philosophy of "empowering enterprises with cutting-edge technology", and attached great importance to technological innovation, open innovation and cooperation with research and development institutions. China is one of Hitachi's most important markets, and the group highly values cooperation with relevant Chinese authorities. As Hitachi's think tank, Hitachi Research Institute is particularly focused on the development trends and innovation of frontier technologies. He expressed the willingness to further strengthen think tank cooperation with the CAE in the field of engineering science and technology.

    The delegation was joined by Chen Yangqiu, former Deputy General Manager and now Senior Consultant at Hitachi China, and Wang Naihui, a Senior Manager of the company.