Meanwhile, the two countries are now experiencing the same sorts of changes; for example, the digital revolution. In particular, the development of the digital economy in China has been remarkable, and this has drawn the attention of many Japanese companies. It will become more and more important for Japan and China to cooperate and learn from each other.
In the beginning of my speech, I explained that knowledge and culture have flowed in one direction or the other between Japan and China over time. Compared with the past, the time now seems ripe for us to learn from each other by sharing our knowledge and experience.