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OthersDeputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji Meets with JICA China Office Chief Representative TAKEUCHI KazuoOn July 17, 2025, ZUSHI Shuji, Deputy Secretary-General of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS), met with Mr. TAKEUCHI Kazuo, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) China Office. The meeting focused on discussing JICA's role, as well as current and potential projects being implemented by JICA China. Mr. Takeuchi explained JICA's past initiatives, noting a recent increase in trilateral cooperation among China, Japan and ROK, in addition to bilateral efforts. He expressed JICA China's desire to collaborate with TCS on potential future projects. DSG Zushi also referred to the Inter-Regional Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction, which took place from July 7 to 9, 2025, in Kobe, Japan, highlighting the alignment between TCS's role and JICA China's areas of interest. Both parties agreed to continue working closely on future cooperation through trilateral +X framework.▲DSG ZUSHI Shuji with Chief Representative TAKEUCHI Kazuo2025-07-17
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OthersDeputy Secretary-General Yan Liang Meets with FAO Representative in Korea Tang ShengyaoOn July 17, TCS Deputy Secretary-General Yan Liang met with Mr. Tang Shengyao, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Republic of Korea, at the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Seoul. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on potential cooperation in the field of agriculture, rural development, and food security among China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Both sides explored synergies between TCS’s trilateral platforms and FAO’s regional programs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, capacity building, and youth engagement. The two sides agreed to maintain close communication and explore concrete projects including the Trilateral Young Rural Leader’s Exchange Program.▲TCS DSG Yan Liang and FAO Representative in Korea Tang Shengyao▲DSG Yan Leaves a Message2025-07-17
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TC Activities2025 China-Japan-ROK Friendship Cities College Student Summer Camp Held Successfully in QingdaoFrom July 10 to 13, 2025, the 2025 China-Japan-ROK Friendship Cities College Student Summer Camp was successfully held in Qingdao, China, as a flagship program of the 2025 China-Japan-ROK Youth Exchange Month. Co-hosted by the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) and the Qingdao People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and organized by Qingdao University, the program brought together 60 undergraduate students from China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea for four days of learning, exchange, and cultural immersion.The Summer Camp featured a rich mix of academic, cultural, and networking activities aimed at deepening mutual understanding and fostering lasting friendships among the youth of the three countries. The program began with welcome activities and cultural sports exchanges at Qingdao University, setting a warm and engaging tone for the days ahead.On July 12, the academic sessions featured a lecture titled “Trilateral Cooperation for the Future” delivered by the TCS, followed by student presentations on their personal experiences with cross-cultural exchange. These sessions fostered meaningful dialogue and reflection on shared regional values and the future of trilateral cooperation.The 2025 China-Japan-ROK Friendship Cities College Student Summer Camp served as a valuable platform for promoting local government exchanges and strengthening people-to-people ties. The TCS reaffirmed its continued support for youth-focused initiatives that contribute to peace, mutual understanding, and sustainable cooperation in Northeast Asia.▲Visit to Hisense Company▲Visit to Qingdao International Conference Center▲Lecture Delivered by the TCS▲A Happy Moment: Participants with the Crested Ibis Mascot and TCVD2025-07-10 ~ 2025-07-13
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Seminar & ForumThe TCS co-hosted a special session at the 19th Symposium on Disaster Mitigation for Cultural Heritage and Historical Cities held in Kyoto, JapanThe TCS co-hosted a special session at the 19th Symposium on Disaster Mitigation for Cultural Heritage and Historical Cities held in Kyoto, Japan July 12-13, 2025 The 19th Symposium on Disaster Mitigation for Cultural Heritage and Historical Cities took place on July 12, 2025, at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. Organized annually by the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage (R-DMUCH), this year’s symposium was co-hosted by the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) in conjunction with the 2025–2026 Year of Cultural Exchange among China, Japan, and Korea. As part of this collaboration, the TCS organized a Special Session for local governments from the three countries, focusing on the restoration and disaster risk reduction of damaged cultural properties and historic cities. The session provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and fostering regional cooperation. Experts, government officials, and practitioners discussed the current state of disasters in their regions and explored strategies to protect cultural heritage and historic urban areas. During the opening session, TCS Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang (opening remarks), YOSHITOMI Shinta, Director of the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage at Ritsumeikan University (welcome remarks), and SHIOKAWA Tatsuhiro, Director of the Cultural Resources Utilization Division, Cultural Agency of Japan (congratulatory remarks), delivered remarks emphasizing the significance of joint discussions on disaster prevention for cultural heritage amid the rising frequency of natural hazards. Key presentations were given by Director REN Tao (Xi’an Earthquake Administration, China), Director HARADA Hitoshi (Department of Cultural Property, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan), and Dr. KIM Hyung Suk (Senior Researcher and Head of the Heritage Restoration and Maintenance Team, Foundation of Silla Cultural Heritage Research Institute, Korea), who shared their respective policy measures and initiatives. The session was moderated by OKUBO Takeyuki, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ritsumeikan University. Following the presentations, UNDRR conducted a workshop on using the Cultural Heritage Scorecard Addendum to help local officials and stakeholders integrate culture-based, people-centered disaster risk reduction and resilience strategies into cultural heritage and development policies. Participants also visited Oiri Co., Ltd., renowned for its expertise in restoring paper-based cultural heritage, and toured Kyoto’s Fushimi area, where they explored culturally significant sites vulnerable to water-related disasters, including the traditional areas along the Horikawa River, the Fushimi Jukkokubune boat routes, and the Kizakura Kappa Factory. The symposium underscored the critical importance of regional cooperation and innovative strategies to protect irreplaceable cultural heritage from natural hazards. It also served to strengthen networks and mutual understanding among the participating countries and institutions, contributing to ongoing efforts to preserve the unique cultural identity of East Asia’s historic cities.▲Opening Remarks by TCS DSG YAN Liang▲Special Session among Local Governments from China, Japan, and Korea on the Restoration and Disaster Reduction of Damaged Cultural Properties and Historic Cities▲UNDRR Workshop▲Group Photo2025-07-12 ~ 2025-07-13
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