NYK Scholarships Offered for 13th Consecutive Year in China

On November 13, an awards ceremony was held at Shanghai Maritime University(SMU), where 36 students were recognized for their academic excellence andfine demeanor and encouraged to develop themselves into sociallyresponsible and intelligent young Chinese filled with an internationalvision. Those in attendance included Keizo Nagai, NYK corporate officer andchief representative for China, and Jin Yongxing, the vice-president ofSMU.During the ceremony, Mr. Nagai commented, “China and Japan are neighboringcountries separated by only a strip of water. Both countries have long andprofound histories and cultures. Achieving deeper, friendlier bonds betweenthe two requires devotion from young people like the students here. Visitsand communication between youths in both countries are highly important toenhance mutual understanding and build trust. When making real friends, itdoesn’t matter how long and hard the path may be.”An awards ceremony was also held at Dalian Maritime University (DMU) onNovember 25, where 40 students were given scholarships by Mr. Nagai. At theceremony, DMU president Wang Zuwen expressed his appreciation for NYK'slong-term and consistent support.Since 2001 when the NYK Group initiated this CSR program at SMU and DMU,737 students have received dedicated scholarships from NYK. The NYK Groupwill continue to support maritime education to contribute to global tradeand society.