However, not everything goes as planned. The long-term economic depression, the rising labor costs brought by population issues, especially the power supply shortage after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the new round of yen exchange rate surge causing export pressure have all forced many Japanese companies to accelerate their steps to go overseas. Meanwhile, during the rise of emerging markets such as China, they are no longer satisfied with using ODA to introduce a few foreign-funded production lines. Instead, they need continuous technological upgrades to enhance the industrial level of these countries. This requires Japanese companies not only to make products but also to deliver technology. It is under this situation that many Japanese entrepreneurs still refuse to give up the idea of "staying local." At the end of 2011, Shiga Toshiyuki, President of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and Chief Operating Officer of Nissan Motor, said in an exclusive interview, "The phenomenon of thorough hollowing out, such as Japanese exported parts being replaced by foreign products, is intensifying. We must protect 'Made in Japan' at all costs." His words not only revealed the relentless pursuit of many Japanese people for "Made in Japan" but also reflected the current dilemma of many Japanese companies. In fact, these Japanese entrepreneurs do not need to be narrow-minded "technology misers." Regarding how to play to the technological strengths of Japanese companies, they might consider drawing lessons from a speech given by Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang at the "6th China-Japan Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Comprehensive Forum," where he said, "China and Japan are neighbors and both are economic powers. Transformation and innovation are the common interests of the two countries. There is vast development space and an infinitely bright future for trade and economic exchanges between the two countries. The Japanese side should look at the big picture and plan for the long term, combining Japan's advanced technology with China's market advantages." And indeed, this is the case. In 2011, Japan's investment in China increased significantly, with renowned Japanese companies setting up factories and R&D bases in China, introducing advanced technology into China, while steadily increasing "China dividends" benefiting Japanese companies operating in China. On January 26, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and India submitted a joint communiqué to the United Nations again, advocating for the expansion and increase of the number of UN Security Council permanent and non-permanent members. Japan's request to become a permanent member is long-standing. However, if Japan wants to be a political power, it should have a "great power mentality" and truly share its experiences and lessons with other countries, as well as its technology and achievements, just as Japan's best beef should not only be kept for itself, neither should its advanced technology be hoarded domestically. ■