Mr. Toshifumi Kokubun, Director and Professor at the Rule Making Strategy Research Center of Tama University was invited to KKC’s online meeting as a guest speaker. Professor Kokubun explained that the rivalry for technological hegemony between the U.S. and China is causing the international rule-making race and China is increasing its international presence. He stated that in order to take the initiative in international rule-making, it is important not only to provide solutions to social issues, but also to take initiatives in the process of raising the issues and solving them. He also stated that Japanese companies are required to think strategically, in addition to maintaining their technical capabilities, and that it is essential to gain understanding and sympathy through effective global public relations.