Radovan Fuchs (C), Croatian minister of science and education, observes a model of the Zero Gravity ZG-ONE, an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi, during the Shenzhen Week event in Osaka yesterday. Courtesy of the Shenzhen committee of the China Council for Promotion of International Trade
Mitsu Nagano (L), executive director of the International Bureau of the Japan World Expo Association, interacts with a robotic arm during the Shenzhen Week event in Osaka yesterday. Lin Jianping
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THE Shenzhen Week event at the China Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka officially commenced yesterday. Through the fusion of cutting-edge technology and intangible cultural heritage, the event is serving as a gateway for global visitors to connect with Shenzhen, China’s innovation-driven city, and witness its youthful dynamism.
Themed “A Day in a Future Shenzhen Community,” the three-day event offers an immersive and interactive experience. Across four key zones — green energy, smart living, intelligent health care, and innovative connectivity — visitors will journey through a full day in a futuristic Shenzhen, discovering the city’s strengths in technology, innovation, and livability.
The opening ceremony featured performances from Shenzhen-produced dance drama “Wing Chun” and a fashion show featuring clothes made with gambiered Guangdong gauze, a national intangible cultural heritage from the Lingnan area with a history of more than 1,000 years.
During the opening ceremony, Yan Chenhui, director of the China Pavilion, delivered a speech, saying that the event is not only a cultural exchange between China and Japan, but also an important opportunity for the two countries to deepen technological and economic cooperation.
Xue Jian, Chinese Consul General in Osaka, highlighted Shenzhen’s close ties with Japanese enterprises in fields like semiconductors, new energy, and intelligent robotics.
“We warmly welcome everyone to experience the charm of ‘Shenzhen Innovation’ firsthand — not only the creative displays at Shenzhen Week but also the embodied AI humanoid robot Walker C, premium LED screens, and advanced communication solutions at the China Pavilion,” he said.
Mitsu Nagano, executive director of the International Bureau of the Japan World Expo Association, expressed deep admiration for Shenzhen-based Unilumin’s ultra-clear LED screens and UBTECH’s humanoid robots, which performed a marathon at the Pavilion.
“I believe Unilumin’s LED screens and UBTECH’s robots stand as proof of Shenzhen’s world-class technological prowess, continuously captivating visitors to the China Pavilion,” she said.
Luo Huanghao, vice mayor of Shenzhen, emphasized in his speech that the event marks a new starting point for deepening sister-city cooperation between Osaka and Shenzhen. He also invited businesses to invest and explore opportunities in Shenzhen.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Shenzhen and Osaka.
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