Tetsuro Homma is the regional head for China of Panasonic Group and Northeast Asia. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tetsuro Homma, the regional head for China of Panasonic Group and Northeast Asia and president of the China Japan Chamber Of Commerce, stated that in 2023, Panasonic further expanded its development in Shandong and made active contributions in the fields of healthcare for the elderly and creating intelligent living spaces. In the future, he hopes to deepen Panasonic's connection with the province, actively participate in events like the Qingdao Multinational Summit, strengthen discussions in fields such as healthcare, hydrogen energy, and rail transportation, and further engage in the construction of high-quality development in Shandong.

Zhai Jingli is the vice president of Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhai Jingli, vice president of Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd, expressed that 2023 was a crucial year for the transformation and development of the company. With strong support and assistance from various levels of government and relevant departments in Shandong province, the group achieved significant development in all aspects of its operations. She believes that the summit, successfully held for four sessions, has become a shining business card for Shandong, not only attracting global attention as an international summit but also boosting confidence in multinational corporations investing in China and deepening their market presence in Shandong. She also wishes the 5th summit in 2024 to be more splendid and energetic, helping Shandong advance towards the core goal of high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and building itself into a new highland of opening-up.

Zhu Chengyi is the president of Dow Chemical Greater China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhu Chengyi, president of Dow Chemical Greater China, stated that Dow Chemical has been actively participating in various activities of the summit since the first session and has become an old friend. She is pleased to see the increasing influence of the summit, with more and more companies participating and the circle of friends becoming more prosperous each year. She expressed firm confidence in the development prospects of the Chinese market and reiterated Dow's commitment to increasing investment and improving service levels, while also wishing success for the fifth summit.

Kenya Yoshiura is the executive director of Mizuho Bank of Japan and president of Mizuho Bank (China). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Kenya Yoshiura, executive director of Mizuho Bank of Japan and president of Mizuho Bank (China), mentioned his first participation in the fourth summit in October in 2023. He was deeply impressed by the enthusiasm shown by governments at all levels in Shandong in industrial development, improving the business environment, and attracting Japanese investment. He looks forward to the fifth summit, hoping it will bring more bilateral exchanges and further promote business development.

Martin Poxton is the president of Greater China and Southeast Asia of Assa Abloy. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Martin Poxton, president of Greater China and Southeast Asia of Assa Abloy, expressed that the summit has provided the group with a platform to interact with leaders from various industries worldwide, promoting international cooperation. Each time he attends the summit, he witnesses Shandong's efforts in sustainable development and the significant progress made in technology and industry. He looks forward to exploring new avenues of cooperation.

Jack Perry is the chairman of the 48 Group Club, a NGO based in the UK. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jack Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club based in the UK, said that in October 2023, he was elected as the chairman of the club and delivered his first public speech at the summit. He also expressed his love for Qingdao and looks forward to his next trip to Shandong.