On March 22, 2012, a delegation led by Mr. Kubota Akira, Sony Corporation EVP and Sony China Chairman, paid a visit to SARI and attended the 2nd council meeting of SARI-SONY Image and Video Processing Joint Lab. Prof. JIANG Mianheng, President of CAS Shanghai Branch, received Mr. Kubota Akira and held a meeting with the SONY delegation.

Prof. JIANG extended a warm welcome to the delegation and congratulations on the achievements made by the joint lab. He pointed out that SONY is a world-renowned company and SARI is committed to becoming a world-class scientific and educational institution. The joint R&D activities fit well with the developing directions of both sides. He hoped that the two parties would enhance communication and cooperation to advance the technology in related areas through multi-level strategic partnership.

Mr. Kubota Akira introduced SONY and its development strategy in China. He expressed that SONY attaches great importance to Chinese market and vigorously seeks to establish cooperation with Chinese scientific research institutions. In the meanwhile, SONY is willing to undertake its social responsibilities through public welfare projects. The achievements made by SARI-SONY joint lab further shows the bright collaboration future for both sides in broader areas and it is hoped that this partnership would be enhanced through follow-up joint research projects.

Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee of the Joint Lab Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI and Mr. Hori Masao, Deputy President of SONY Technology Development Group and members of the Technical Committee summarized the research progress of the Joint Lab, discussed the details in future projects, and provided constructive guidance for the direction of next-step research.