Courses & Seminars

Courses on Chinese Business

In order to deepen understanding of Chinese companies and produce more positive effects through international business partnership in the East Asian region, various courses and seminars are held in which participants can learn practical knowledge in comprehensive and systematic ways.

[FY2015]

CMMS Programs (co-host) ※Host: Japan Hong Kong Society

[Past lineups]

FY2012: The 1st Practical Chinese Business Course

FY2013: The 2nd Practical Chinese Business Course

FY2014: The 3rd Practical Chinese Business Course

Regular Seminars

Seminars are held under a different theme related to East Asian business every time. Invited lecturers are experts who mainly engage in practical East Asian business in financial institutions, companies and public organizations.

They aim to deepen knowledge on practical global business technique, to promote inter-regional interactions, and to establish a people-to-people network.

Specifically, contents of seminars include:

      • Learning the current situation of other companies from case studies showing their foray into the Asian market
      • Learning experiences of failure
      • Learning laws and regulations of Japan and targeted countries
      • Obtaining information on the latest financial situation and local trend

 

Schedule of Regular Seminars

New Year Special Seminar 2021 (21th Seminar)
Date:March 8, 2021
Holding method: Online (Teams webinar, Express in Chinese)

Theme:Economic Partnership in East Asia and Sustainable Corporate Development in the Post-COVID-19 World

●The first session
 “New Cooperation Mechanism Created by East Asian Regional Economic Integration.”

 Mr. Tomoyuki FUKUMOTO(moderator)
Director-General, International Department of the Bank of Japan

Professor Taiyan HUANG
Director of the Research Center of China’s Private Enterprises, Renmin University of China

Professor LIU Hong
Dean of the Nanyang Center for Public Administration, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Dr. Yuan De
Vice Dean of International College, Rajamangala University of Technology, Thailand

●The second session
 “Impact and Challenges of COVID-19”

Mr. Ryota TANIMURA(moderator)
Head of Emerging Country Group, Engine Division, Kubota Co., Ltd.

Mr. GAO Qinghai
CEO of Beijing Zhongminjian Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Dr. Chihyan Tai
Associate Research Fellow of International Economic Research Institute, Chung-Hua Institute of Economic Research (Taipei)

Mr. Masami MASUDA
Representative Executive Director, Apec Trading Co. Ltd.

●The third session
“Sustainable Development Mechanisms of East Asian Companies-Sharing Results and Experiences”

Professor WANG Xiaoping(moderator)
Director of the Center for Chinese Business Studies

Professor ZHU Hang
Sun Yat-Sen Business School, Sun Yat-Sen University (Guangzhou),

Mr. WANG Ping
Vice President, Hong Kong China Review News Service

Dr. Shigemi FURUTA
Director, Japan, Hong Kong Trade and Development Council.

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20th Seminar
Jan.30, 2021

Theme: Challenge to revitalize welfare business for the elderly
~SOUSEIKAI Group achievements and East Asia cooperation strategy~

Speaker: Mr. Tetsuya Abe
(General Manager of Social Welfare Corporation SOUSEIKAI Group Corporate Headquarters)

Commentator: Mr. Takeharu Sakamoto Associate Professor
(Institute for Regional Strategy,The University of Kitakyushu)

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19th Seminar
Oct. 17, 2020

Theme:Fortune-telling the future of the Asian supply chain ~Based on the influence of Corona and trends in China~

Speaker:Mr. Akira Imai,
Chief of Global Business Headquarters, Nissan Trading Co., Ltd.

Commentator: Mr. Toshinori Nomura
Representative of Nomura Engineer Office

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18th Seminar
Feb. 08, 2020

Theme:The current situation and challenges of development of human resources who will play a vital role in economic exchanges between Japan and Myanmar

Speaker:Mr. Shigeo FURUSHO
“Pagoda-no-kai” Representative

Commentator:Pro.Kenji INO(Commentator)
the Center for Fundamental Education, the University of Kitakyushu

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17th Seminar
July 13, 2019

Theme:Development of Human Resources with Diversity to Meet the Globalized Competitive Society

Ph.D Masakazu WATANUKI                                                                                                         President of Japan Global Initiative

Commentator:Pro. Xiaoping WANG(Commentator)
Graduate School of Business Administration Director, Center for Chinese Business Studies, the University of Kitakyushu
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New Year Special Seminar 2019 (16th Seminar)
Theme: US-China Trade Dispute and Reestablishment of Intraregional Cooperative Relationship of Industries in East Asia

● the first session 
“US-China Trade Dispute and the Future of the East Asian Economy,”

Mr. Tomoyuki FUKUMOTO
Deputy Director-General, International Department of the Bank of Japan
served as a moderator and presented a discussion topic

Prof. Taiyan HUANG
President of Minzu University of China and Director of the Research Center of China’s Private Enterprises, Renmin University of China  
“China-US Trade Conflict and China-Japan Economic Cooperation”

Prof. CHEN Miao-Ling
the College of Management, NSYSU
“Impact of China-US Trade Friction on the Taiwanese Economy”

Prof. Jacky So
Director of Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management, University of Macau “US-China Trade Dispute: A Trade War or Currency War?”

●The second session 
“Innovation and Business Partnership in the East Asian Region”

Prof. Shige MAKINO
the CUHK Business School, Chinese University of Hong Kong 
“Chinese Government-run Capital Fund”

Prof. Xiaoping WANG
Director of CCBS, The University of Kitakyushu 
“Comparative Study of Management of Japanese and Chinese long-established companies, focusing on innovation”

Prof. Shigemi FURUTA
Visiting Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau
“Comparative Joint Study of Japanese and Chinese Long-established Companies ~ Survival and ‘Local Capital’, Innovation and ‘Traditional’ Capital ~ Case Study: Tusmura & Co.”

Mr. Masahiko OKUDA
Director & Executive Managing Office of Sankyu Inc.
“Sankyu’s Innovation and Business Partnership in the East Asian Region”

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15th Seminar
November 17, 2018

Theme:The challenges and potential of developing the Japanese-style welfare business in East Asia

Speaker:Mr. Fumiaki OKUZUMI
SEO of Service Evaluation Organization

Commentator:Pro. Maho SHIRAISHI (Commentator)
The Faculty of Foreign Studies, the University of Kitakyushu

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14th Seminar
June 30, 2018

Theme:How to establish and make effective use of a local base for businesses in
ASEAN ~Successful efforts in Vietnam~

Speaker:Mr. Yasuhiro KONDO
CEO, RCS co., ltd

Commentator:Mr. Tomoki SAITO (Commentator)
CEO, Cross Point Co., Ltd

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New Year Special Seminar 2018 (13th Seminar)
Mar 15, 2018

●Keynote Speech
“Effects given by the Belt and Road initiative to Japan-China business cooperation”
Prof. Taiyan HUANG
President, Minzu University of China,
Director, the Research Center of China’s Private Enterprises, Renmin University of China

●Panel Discussion 1
“Growth of East Asia-based companies”
Prof. Hong LIU
Director, Nanyang Center for Public Administration,
Chair, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof. Hang ZHU
Sun Yat-sen Business School, Sun Yat-sen University
Prof. Huixin YANG
Dean, School of Management, Shandon University
Director, Center for MBA/EMBA Education
Prof. Taiyan HUANG,
President of Minzu University of China,
Director, the Research Center of China’s Private Enterprises, Renmin University of China

●Panel Discussion 2
“Creating a scheme for interregional business partnership”
Prof. Shige MAKINO
Director, Center for International Business Studies,
CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Chih-Yen TAI
Associate Research Fellow, International Division, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research
Prof. Shigemi FURUTA
Visiting Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau,
Advisor, Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.
Prof. Hiromichi TABATA
Advisor, TOTO Ltd.,
Adjunct Prof., Graduate School of Business Administration, The University of Kitakyushu

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12th Seminar
February 10, 2018

Theme:Challenges of Cool Japan Business

Speaker:Mr. Hirotaka YOSHIDA
CEO, Toranoana Incorporation

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11th Seminar
November 18, 2017

Theme:Let Asian vitality be brought to Kyushu
~Messages delivered from the local base in Hong Kong~

Speaker:Mr. Daisuke WATANABE
CEO, Trudit Hong Kong Company Limited

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10th Seminar
August 10, 2017

Theme:Initiatives on how to develop globally-minded human resources, who are adaptable to changes in environment

Speaker:Mr. Ryuichirou MATSUNAGA
Manager, Major Japanese-affiliated OA equipment manufacturer in China

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New Year Special Seminar 2017 (9th Seminar)
Mar 2, 2017

●Discussion Topics Presentation
Theme:How to prepare for a new era to be established through economic integration in East Asia

Speaker:Mr. Tomoyuki FUKUMOTO
General Manager, Kitakyushu Branch, Bank of Japan

●Panel Discussion I
Theme:Japanese companies’ strategy of business development in East Asia

Speaker1:Prof. Shige MAKINO
Professor of Management, Director of Center for International Business Studies,
CUHK Business School, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Speaker2:Prof. Shigemi FURUTA
Senior Fellow Professor, Graduate School of Business Administration, The University of Kitakyushu, Visiting Professor of SYSBS

Speaker3:Prof. Xiaoping WANG
Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business Administration,
Director of Center for Chinese Business Studies, The University of Kitakyushu

●Panel Discussion II
Theme:Change in capital competitiveness in East Asian region

Speaker1:Prof. Hong LIU
Director, Nanyang Center for Public Administration,Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Speaker2:Ms. Xin FAN
Researcher, Project Manager, Nanyang Center for Public Administration,Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Speaker3:Prof. Peili ZHANG
Associate Professor, Institute of China’s Economic Reform & Development,
Operating Director, Private Corporations Studies Center of China, Renmin University of China

●Panel Discussion III
Theme:Suggestions on how Kyushu continues to be a desired destination for inbound tourists

Speaker1:Prof. Jacky Yuk Chow SO
Dean of Faculty of Business Administration,
Director of Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management, University of Macau

Speaker2:Prof. Glenn MCCARTNEY
Associate Professor in Hospitality and Gaming Management,
Acting Programme Director, Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management,
University of Macau

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8th Seminar
Jan 21, 2017

Theme:Spirit of a trading company taking on challenging overseas development with systematic strategy

Speaker:Mr. Masami MASUDA
President, APEC Trading Co., Ltd.

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7th Seminar
Aug 18, 2016

Theme:Establishing supply chains of the Japanese manufacturing industry in East Asia

Speaker:Mr. Ryuichirou MATSUNAGA
Manager, Major Japanese-affiliated OA equipment manufacturer in China

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6th Seminar
Jun 18, 2016

Theme:Current state of Chinese economy through experiences of being stationed in China

Speaker:Mr. Takeshi HISANAGA
The Nishinippon Shimbun Newspaper

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New Year Special Seminar2016 (5th Seminar)
Mar 25, 2016

Theme:Advancement of Japanese service-related companies in ASEAN~Development and empirical study of resource repositioning framework~
Speaker:Prof. Tetsuya USUI
Professor of International Business and Marketing, College of Law, Nihon University

Theme:Correlation between age and business performance of Japanese companies
Speaker:Prof. Shige MAKINO
Professor of Management, Director of Center for International Business Studies, CUHK Business School,Chinese University of Hong Kong

Theme:One Belt One Road and overseas Chinese societies in Southeast Asia
~From the perspectives of trans-boundary governance~
Speaker:Ms. Xin FAN
Research, Nanyang Center for Public Administration, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Theme:Chinese entrepreneurs society in Southeast Asia and its network
Speaker:Prof. Hong LIU
Director, Nanyang Center for Public Administration, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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4th Seminar
Nov 7, 2015

Theme:Basic information on international logistics for beginners
~Logistic routes of imported cargo to China as main example~

Speaker:Ms. Tomoko OKAZAKI
Manager, International Freight Forwarding Section, Fukuoka Branch, Sankyu Inc.

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3rd Seminar
Aug 18, 2015

Theme:Development of globally-minded human resources ~Current state of foreign students from the perspective of a Japanese language school and their employment in Japanese companies~

Speaker:Mr. Kenichiro OGAWA
President, Kitakyushu YMCA Educational Corporation

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2nd Seminar
Jun 6, 2015

Theme:Asian strategy of Seven-Eleven Japan

Speaker:Mr. Noritomo BANZAI
Adviser, Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.

1st Seminar
Mar 24, 2015

Theme:Current situation of trade settlement in Chinese Yuan (CNY/RMB) and measures for avoiding foreign exchange risk

Mr. Kiyotaka MINOHARA
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation