A1 Great changes have taken place in China since I first came here. Especially since the launch of the reform and opening-up, China has made remarkable achievements in infrastructure construction, people's living standards and scientific and technological strengths.

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Canon China. Over the past 22 years, Canon China has grown into a company with nearly 2,000 employees. Last year, Canon China officially announced it entered the second phase of its business-to-business operations. While maintaining the growth of business-to-consumer business, we are intensifying efforts to expand B2B business. In recent years, Canon China has actively participated in major industry and national-level exhibitions, and achieved outstanding results in various businesses.

A2 In accordance with China's economic development strategy, we are synchronously adjusting the management strategy of Canon China, namely, we will consolidate our leading position in consumer imaging products such as digital cameras and inkjet printers. Meanwhile, we will vigorously develop B2B business in China, aspiring to make a breakthrough in office solutions, digital printing, security monitoring, medical equipment and other areas.

A3 The positive effects of China's reform and opening-up, prudent fiscal policies and favorable investment environment have brought about huge business opportunities and development space for Canon in China. In recent years, China has rapidly become one of the most important markets for Canon in the world.

Canon has been in the Chinese market for more than 30 years, and has achieved a comprehensive layout in all aspects of production, R&D and sales on the Chinese mainland. Canon's development and achievements in China depend on the rapid development of the Chinese economy.

A4 Canon China's corporate philosophy is "kyosei", which means all people, regardless of culture, customs, language or race, harmoniously living and working together in happiness into the future. It provides customers with high-quality image input and output solutions. As people's disposable incomes increase, Canon will create more business opportunities in the following areas.

In the field of personal imaging products, Canon will stick to the strategy of "Closer to Customer" and strengthen contact and communication with Chinese consumers in various channels. At the same time, it will further expand commercial imaging products in China, and strive to make new breakthroughs in B2B business areas such as office solutions, digital printing, security monitoring and medical equipment.