Mechanisms 7th China-Japan-Korea ICT Ministers’ Meeting Held in Suzhou, China
2025-04-11
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TCS Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the 7th China-Japan-Korea ICT Ministers’ Meeting in Suzhou, China on April 11, 2025. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. ZHANG Yunming, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, Mr. KANG Do Hyun, Vice Minister of Science and ICT (MSIT) of the ROK, and Mr. IMAGAWA Takuo, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan.
Held for the first time since the 6th Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, in 2018, the Meeting discussed follow-up measures for the 9th Trilateral Summit held in May 2024. The Ministers shared the recent progress in ICT policies and implementation, highlighted achievements in industrial development, and presented best practices from each country. They also exchanged views on the current landscape, challenges and future initiatives regarding “Next-generation ICT” and “Innovative applications of digital technology.”
During his remarks, SG LEE underscored the continuous momentum of trilateral ICT cooperation revitalized by the ministers’ meeting. He noted that the recent Trilateral Summit paved the way for resuming exchanges and cooperation in the ICT field after a prolonged period of stagnation, emphasizing science, technology and digital transformation as one of six key areas for trilateral cooperation closely tied to people’s daily lives. He stressed that although competition in cutting-edge industries is accelerating, it is crucial to distinguish between areas where we pursue technological superiority through competition, and areas where we cooperate on common ground to achieve sustainable development and shared growth — particularly in addressing global challenges such as climate change, disasters, disease, and poverty.
The meeting was followed by the Trilateral Innovation Dialogue and ICT Industry Matchmaking Event, jointly hosted by TCS and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). The Dialogue is part of TCS’ ongoing efforts to implement the agreements of the 9th Trilateral Summit, to serve as a valuable platform for private-sector exchange and support the resumed ministerial meeting. In the Joint Minutes, the Ministers reaffirmed their support for TCS’ continued role as a hub for cooperation and its active involvement in relevant events to the fullest extent under the ministerial process. The Dialogue and Matchmaking Event were also acknowledged, underscoring the importance of promoting dialogue and exchange among business sectors in the ICT field.
The 8th China-Japan-Korea ICT Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Korea.
▲Group photo
▲Meeting in progress
▲SG LEE Hee-sup delivering opening remark
▲Signing Ceremony for the Joint Minutes
Documents
- Chairmen's Statement of the 18th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 17th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 16th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 15th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 14th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 13th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairmen's Statement of the 12th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
- Chairman's Statement of the 11th Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum
