Since 2025, the Cycling and Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC) has actively engaged in exchanges with the Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute (JBPI), gradually laying the groundwork for cooperation. At the International Technical Symposium – Taiwan & Japan Practical Forum, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 17th, symbolizing the formal establishment of a collaborative partnership between Taiwan and Japan, a development of great importance for the Taiwanese bicycle industry’s international engagement.

       The forum concluded a signing ceremony for the MOU.  CHC General Manager Mr. Johnson Wu and JBPI Mr. Ichiro Sugitani as representative signatories. Mr. Hsiang-Wei Ho, Section Chief at the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs (DoIT, MOEA), attended as a witness.

 Photo: From left to right, Mr. Ichiro Sugitani of JBPI, Mr. Hsiang-Wei Ho of DoIT, MOEA, and Mr. Johnson Wu, General Manager of CHC.

      Mr. Ho emphasized that the bicycle industry is one of Taiwan’s iconic global industries. As international standards continue to evolve rapidly, Taiwanese companies must stay ahead by understanding the direction of standardization and integrating testing and certification capabilities. He stressed that international standards impact not only product safety and quality but also market access, export competitiveness, and brand image. Moreover, he encouraged the industry to embed standards into its R&D and manufacturing processes and to take full advantage of opportunities like this forum to exchange expertise directly with international experts. These will help improve technology, design innovation, and process management, thereby aligning with global standards and reinforcing Taiwan’s status as the “Kingdom of Bicycles.”

      CHC General Manager, Johnson Wu, noted that JBPI is Japan’s only non-profit institution dedicated to the bicycle industry and technology R&D. Its Technical Center has long served as the Committee Manager for ISO/TC149/SC1, playing a leading role in shaping both JIS and ISO standards and acting as a key contributor to global bicycle standardization. Mr. Wu highlighted the complementary strengths of Taiwan and Japan in bicycle R&D and manufacturing, emphasizing that this partnership will enhance Taiwan’s integration with international standards and boost global competitiveness.

      Looking ahead, Mr. Wu expressed his hope that CHC will continue to strengthen cooperation with international standards organizations and Japanese partners—not only to strengthen its capabilities in standard-setting and testing, but also to assist local companies in building trust and brand value in the global market. He reaffirmed CHC’s commitment to serving as a bridge between Taiwan’s bicycle industry and the world, leading the way into the next golden decade of growth.