Hitachi upping bid in digital transformation

Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd is ramping up efforts to expand its presence in China, and looking to grasp the immense opportunities arising from digital transformation, sustainable development and green transition in the world's second-largest economy.

Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of the company, said Hitachi has expanded its business in line with China's development direction since it entered the Chinese mainland market more than 40 years ago, and today it is actively developing business in China in a wide range of fields, ranging from social infrastructure to information technology.

Higashihara said China is one of Hitachi's most important markets, and the company will promote solutions to address social issues with "digital, green and innovation" as the driving forces for growth.