Japanese media personality: There are many places in China worth learning from Japan
Asahi Television aired the morning show "Shinichi Hatori's Morning Show" (broadcast Monday through Friday at 8:00) on April 30. Veteran former Asahi TV journalist Tetsu Tamagawa appeared on the program.
Tamagawa mentioned the rapidly advancing humanoid robots in China. On the 19th of this month, a half-marathon race for humanoid robots was held in Beijing, breaking the world record for human marathons. China is demonstrating its progress in robot technology and has designated the robotics industry as a national key sector.
At the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show, attention has focused on "smartization" in automobiles developed using artificial intelligence (AI). With the government announcing its intention to transform into a "powerhouse in the automotive industry," the trend toward "roboticization of cars" is growing, and autonomous driving technology is advancing rapidly. Competition in development has intensified as efforts to achieve mass production accelerate.
The program introduced Chinese-developed humanoid robots and their integration into Chinese society. Inside the studio, a humanoid robot performed a dance routine.
Host Shinichi Hatori asked: "How will this technology be integrated into society in the future?" Tamagawa responded: "What surprises me most is the speed of technological advancement. I often discuss the acceleration of science and technology, but seeing how far it has progressed is truly astonishing."
Tamagawa said: "I believe China faces many problems, but I also think Japan has much to learn from China—especially in terms of the speed of industrial development."
"China's decision to develop electric vehicles not only protects its own automotive industry but also creates a competitive environment. Companies compete fiercely, and over 100 manufacturers have gradually been eliminated, leaving only strong players. These dominant enterprises are accelerating further within China's vast domestic market and are now able to export vehicles worldwide."
Tamagawa added: "Japan used to lead the world in solar panels and wind power generation. However, due to peculiar policies, Japan has fallen far behind China. When the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, energy issues arise. Going forward, as the world moves toward batteries and renewable energy, China will be the winner—this position should have originally belonged to Japan."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863875072559176/
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