Japanese Participation at CIIE: Over 450 Japanese companies showcasing products

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From robotics and 5G, to high-end manufacturing, the Shanghai import expo had them all. Well known for its high-tech products, Japan helped transplant visitors into the future. Cui Hui'ao stopped by several Japanese booths and to share their latest and greatest gadgets.

A robot with the ability to dance! Mitsubishi's robot dancer added some technological levity to this first CIIE. It's performing a traditional Japanese fan dance.

LYU WEITAO, ASSISTANT MANAGER TECHNICAL PLANNING DIVISION, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION (CHINA) LTD. "Usually robots are used on the assembly line. But we want to combine robots with art and make them do something softer. The programming behind it is rather complicated because it is tasked to imitate every designed dance move."

Apart from robotics, another highlight of the gala is 5G. Japanese glass manufacturer AGC sported the world's first 5G communication with a fast-moving vehicle. And, the antennas are not visible from the exterior.

TOSHIHIRO UEDA, EXECUTIVE OFFICER AGC CO., LTD. "The car itself doesn't change any design, no equipment on the rooftop, rather the antenna built in the glass is our very special technology. Our technology makes people's lives more convenient and enjoyable."

With leading technology in chemicals and high tech material, the company is well on its way to tapping into the Chinese market.

Sentiments shared by another Japanese firm, electronics giant Panasonic. It's bringing what it calls a "cyber and physical solution" in a smart factory.

TOSHI SHINMURA, BU HEAD PANASONIC INDUSTRIAL DEVICES SALES "Our system deals with the fast placement of components. It can be applied in smart phones and LED lighting. We are at the expo to look for Chinese partners because the market here develops very rapidly."

CUI HUI'AO NATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTER, SHANGHAI "Over 450 companies from Japan are here at CIIE, that's more than any other country or region at the expo. It shows how Japanese companies are interested in the Chinese market and want to boost their presence and exports here. Cui Hui'ao, CGTN, Shanghai."