What’s New
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2021/03/11The Final Stage was held on 10 March, and 2021NICE was successfully completed.
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2021/02/10Registration for the Final Stage has opened.
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2021/02/05Presentation materials of the 3rd Stage have been posted.
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2021/02/03Registration for the Final Stage opens on 10 February (Wed).
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2021/02/02Presentation materials of the 2nd Stage have been posted.
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2021/01/27Organizer’s Greetings have been posted.
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2021/01/27Presentation materials of the 1st Stage have been posted.
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2020/12/25The official 2021 NICE website has been opened. Any changes or additional information will be notified on this website.
Date
1st Stage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Chinese
- Online (Zoom)
1/22(Fri) 13:00-17:00
China's Economic Rise and Northeast Asian Economic Cooperation─ In the Context of US-China Conflict and COVID-19
| Register by | 1/19(Tue) |
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2nd Stage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Chinese
- Online (Zoom)
1/28(Thu) 14:00-16:45
Transforming the Global Supply Chain
| Register by | 1/25(Mon) |
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3rd Stage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Russian
- Online (Zoom)
2/3(Wed) 14:00-17:30
Japan-Russia Energy and Environment Dialogue─ the Paris Agreement and Energy Security in Northeast Asia
| Register by | 1/31(Sun) |
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Final Stage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Russian
- Online (Zoom)
3/10(Wed) 13:00-18:00
A Transforming World─ A Society with Coronavirus and Northeast Asian Economies
| Register by | 3/7(Sun) |
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- 2021 NICE is split in 4 separate stages.
- The conference is held in combination of online (Zoom webinar) and Toki Messe (venue).
- A presentation contest for university and graduate students, “Future Leaders Program” is also held at the Final Stage.
- Viewing and participation are free of charge.
Organizer's Greetings
Program
1stStage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Chinese
- Online (Zoom)
1/22(Fri) 13:00-17:00
China's Economic Rise and Northeast Asian Economic Cooperation─ In the Context of US-China Conflict and COVID-19
| Register by | 1/19(Tue) |
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The 1st stage focuses on the rise of China, the world’s second-largest economy that faces the new challenges of economic, technology, security and governance conflict with the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic relationship and cooperation with other Northeast Asian countries. More specifically, this stage analyzes what economic impacts US-China conflict and COVID-19 have had on China and other Northeast Asian countries and how these impacts are reshaping the economic relationships between China and the Northeast Asian neighbors. It also identifies new challenges for regional economic cooperation in Northeast Asia.
Keynote Address
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SpeakerZHANG YunlingProfessor and Academy Member, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; President, Institute of International Studies, Shandong University
Panel Discussion
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PanelistsZHANG JianpingDirector General, Center for Regional Economic Cooperation, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, MOFCOM
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MARUKAWA TomooProfessor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo
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WANG Yun-JongAdjunct Professor, College of International Studies, Kyung Hee University; Former President, the Korean Association for Contemporary China Studies; A Board Member of Hyosung Chemical
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LUKIN ArtyomAssociate Professor, Deputy Director for Research, School of Regional and International Studies, Far Eastern Federal University
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SHURKHUU DorjHead of Department of China Studies, The Institute of International Affairs(IIA), Mongolian Academy of Sciences(MAS)
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LI NanSenior Research Fellow, Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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ZHANG YunlingProfessor and Academy Member, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; President, Institute of International Studies, Shandong University
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CoordinatorKAWAI MasahiroChairperson, NICE Executive Committee; Representative Director, ERINA
2ndStage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Chinese
- Online (Zoom)
1/28(Thu) 14:00-16:45
Transforming the Global Supply Chain
| Register by | 1/25(Mon) |
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With the global economy flush in the middle of being hit by the worldwide spread of novel coronavirus infections, on top of the U.S.-China trade friction, we are beginning to see foreign companies shift their production bases to other countries as a means to continue business and avoid the risk of excessive dependency on China, Northeast Asia’s so-called "workshop of the world." Therefore, this stage offers a comprehensive look into U.S.-China relations following the U.S. presidential election, the Chinese economy becoming the first financial system from a major country to achieve positive growth, and the responses of Japanese and other foreign-affiliated companies, as well as reports and exchanges of opinions on the actual conditions of business activities from the stance of companies operating in related countries, including the status of the supply chain.
Keynote Address
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SpeakerMAIE YoichiProfessor, Nagoya University of Foreign StudiesTransforming the Global Supply Chain (in Japanese only)
Panel Discussion
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PanelistsMENENDEZ III Manuel C.Chairman, MCM Group Holdings Ltd.; CEO, 8M8 LLC
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XIONG LinSenior Partner, Beijing DADI Law Firm
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WAKAMATSU IsamuChief Senior Economist, Overseas Research Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
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HAYASHI ChinoLeader, China Desk, Global Business Support & Promotion Department, Sojitz CorporationSojitz's China Businesses - Viewed from the State of the Supply Chain (in Japanese only)
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WATANABE YutakaChief Executive Officer, TOWA JAPAN Corporation (President, Niigata Vietnam Association)Vietnam after COVID-19 (from City to Province / from Province to Province) (in Japanese only)
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YAMADA YoshihiroManaging Director, L.TSUBAME CO., LTD.; President, EIKO KAIUN CO., LTD.
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MAIE YoichiProfessor, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
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CoordinatorADACHI YujiDirector, Business Support Division, ERINA
3rdStage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English and Russian
- Online (Zoom)
2/3(Wed) 14:00-17:30
Japan-Russia Energy and Environment Dialogue─ the Paris Agreement and Energy Security in Northeast Asia
| Register by | 1/31(Sun) |
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At this virtual dialogue, experts and government representatives of the countries in Northeast Asia will share their energy policy developments, researches and experiences and explore regional cooperation opportunities in the context of energy security and achieving the Paris Agreement goals.
Keynote Address
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SpeakerTAMURA KentaroDirector of Climate and Energy Area, Institute for Global Environment StrategiesParis Agreement and Energy Security in Northeast Asia (in Japanese only)
Panel Discussion
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PanelistsGAO ShixianDeputy Director General, Research Professor, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, China
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BATJARGAL ZambaSpecial Envoy on Climate Change, Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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YANG Euy-SeokSenior Research Fellow, International Energy Group, Korea Energy Economics Institute
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PODKOVALNIKOV SergeiHead, Laboratory of Interstate Power Grids, Melentiev Energy Systems Institute of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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HARADA DaisukeProject Director, Research and Analysis Department / Russia Project Group, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
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TANAKA KentoDirector, Industry Promotion Division, Department of Industry and Labor, Niigata Prefectural Government
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TAMURA KentaroDirector of Climate and Energy Area, Institute for Global Environment Strategies
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CoordinatorENKHBAYAR ShagdarSenior Research Fellow, Research Division, ERINA
FinalStage
- Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Russian
- Online (Zoom)
3/10(Wed) 13:00-18:00 (JST)
A Transforming World─ A Society with Coronavirus and Northeast Asian Economies
| Register by | 3/7(Sun) |
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13:00 (JST)
Address
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Organizers’ Welcome Addresses／Guest Addresses
13:50 (JST)
Special Address
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“Strategic Response to Asian Dynamism”
- ●The 2021 IMF World Economic Outlook
- ●The Start of the Biden Administration
- ●The Revitalization Plan from a "Forgotten Japan"
Born in Hokkaido in 1947. Completed his Master’s Degree in Political Science at Waseda University in 1973, majoring in Decision-making Theory. Joined Mitsui & Co., Ltd. the same year. From 1991 to 1997, acted as General Manager of Mitsui’s Washington, D.C. Office. In 1999, assumed the role of president and CEO of Mitsui Global Strategic Studies Institute. In 2001, took office as the chairman of Japan Research Institute. Since 2009, has led Tama University as its president. Currently heads many Japanese national governmental committees on globalization and is a well-published writer.
15:00 (JST)
Presentation Contest for University and Graduate Students
The 2nd Future Leaders Program (FLP)
─ Future Scenario of Northeast Asia ─
─ Future Scenario of Northeast Asia ─
- School of Community Service and Science, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science
- Faculty of Economics, Niigata University
- Faculty of Healthcare Management, Niigata University of Heal th and Welfare
- Faculty of Economics, Tohoku University
- Faculty of Economics, Niigata University
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2021 NICE Review
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1st Stage:
China's Economic Rise and Northeast Asian Economic Cooperation ─ In the Context of US-China Conflict and COVID-19
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2nd Stage:
Transforming the Global Supply Chain
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3rd Stage:
Japan-Russia Energy and Environment Dialogue ─ the Paris Agreement and Energy Security in Northeast Asia
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Future Leaders Program (Awards Ceremony)
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Closing RemarksKAWAI MasahiroChairperson, NICE Executive Committee; Representative Director, ERINA
Contact
2021 NICE Secretariat (ERINA)
13th Floor, Bandaijima Building, Bandaijima 5-1, Chuo-ku,Niigata City, 950-0078, Japan
TEL: +81 (0)25 290 5545
FAX: +81 (0)25 249 7550
E-mail: 2021nice@erina.or.jp
Organizer
NICE Executive Committee (Niigata Prefecture, City of Niigata, ERINA)
Sponsors
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Niigata University
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan
- Embassy of Mongolia in Japan
- Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan
- Korean Consulate in Niigata
- TOHOKU ECONOMIC FEDERATION
- Federation of The Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Niigata Prefecture
- Niigata Prefecture Management Association
- Niigata Association of Corporate Executives
- The League of Japan Sea Coastal Promotion
- Niigata Industrial Creation Organization
- JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL NIIGATA
- Japan External Trade Organization
- Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
- KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation)
- The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
- Japan Energy Coal Center (JCOAL)
- Japan Association for Trade with Russia & NIS
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Petroleum Association of Japan
- Japan Project-Industry Council
- Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide
- The Niigata Nippo
- The Mainichi Newspapers Niigata Bureau
- Niigata Bureau, The Yomiuri Shimbun
- The Sankei News Niigata branch office
- The Asahi Shimbun Niigata General Bureau
- Niigata Bureau, Nikkei Inc.
- Kyodo News Niigata Bureau
- JIJI PRESS Niigata bureau
- Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Niigata Station
- Broadcasting System of Niigata Inc.
- NST Niigata Sogo Television,Co.,Ltd.
- Television Niigata Network Co., Ltd.
- The Niigata Television Network 21, Inc.
- NEWMEDIA Co., Ltd.
- FM RADIO NIIGATA
- FM KENTO