Delegation of the Norinchukin Research Institute of Japan visited our company on the afternoon of December 19, 2023,They were accompanied by Xin Xian, Vice President of China Agricultural University and Secretary-General of the National Academy of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Professor Fu Wenge, Director of the MBA Education Center and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Academy of Agriculture and Rural Development at China Agricultural University. The Norinchukin Research Institute is the financial arm of the Japan Agricultural Cooperative, a national organization established by Japanese farmers and fishermen, holds significant influence locally. This visit aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of VJTBio's advantages in atechnology and global innovative drug development, explore potential future collaborations in research and development with Japan, and discuss initial steps for entering the Japanese market.

The delegation from the Norinchukin Research Institute included Director Takayuki Miyakawa, Chairman Yoshitsugu Minagawa, Head of the Business Planning Department Junji Mori, Executive Director Hitoshi Fukuda, Director of the R&S Second Department Akio Hasegawa, and Research Director Wei Ruan, as well as Tetsuro Ikeda, Chief Representative of the Norinchukin Bank's Beijing Office. Dr. Luo Haoshu , Chairman of VJTBio;  Xiong Jiansheng, General Manager; and Zhou Xiaoli , Chairman's Assistant and Administrative Director attended the meeting.

The visit began with a tour of the company's research and development center, where the delegation learned in detail about the company's research directions, technological advantages, and product pipelines. During the subsequent exchange meeting, Dr. Luo elaborated on VJTBio's development history, scientific achievements, and product progress. Takayuki Miyakawa and other members of the Japanese delegation expressed high recognition and keen interest in VJTBio's advanced technology platform and products in the field of animal innovative drugs. The meeting featured a lively and in-depth discussion, with both parties expressing a desire to follow up with cooperation in technology and market sectors with Japanese pharmaceutical companies to introduce VJTBio's products to Japan and address pressing agricultural issues there. Dr. Luo concluded by welcoming the delegation once again and expressing his gratitude for their visit.

Japan's development in the biopharmaceutical field started later than in Europe and North America, but has been undergoing rapid growth, making Japan a leading force in Asia and establishing it as another global center for the biopharmaceutical industry outside of North America and Europe. This exchange with the Norinchukin Research Institute of Japan and the National Academy of Agriculture and Rural Development at China Agricultural University further deepened mutual understanding, accelerating the potential for cooperation in technology and market applications. This collaboration lays a solid foundation for advancing VJTBio's international development.