Storyline: Sachiko Yoshimura, head of Global Communications for Expo 2025 Osaka, has applauded the China Pavilion's role in enhancing Japan-China people-to-people connections and facilitating mutual business exchanges. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) aired on Friday, Yoshimura noted that through this event, China and Japan could forge closer ties in culture, academia, research and commerce. She said the Expo saw extraordinary engagement from Chinese media outlets. She highlighted the China Pavilion's diverse activities, emphasizing how the weekly exhibitions featuring different Chinese provinces, have made a profound impact on visitors. According to the official, although the Expo itself lasts only six months, its lasting impact matters more. Friday July 11 marks the China Pavilion Day of Expo 2025 Osaka. Since its opening, China Pavilion has hosted over 20 events showcasing Chinese cities and businesses, attracting more than 77,000 visitors -- including over 200 officials and notable guests, from 75 countries and regions. Expo 2025 Osaka runs from April 13 to October 13. Shotlist: FILE: Osaka, Japan - Date Unknown: 1. Various of China pavilion of 2025 Osaka Expo 2. Various of Chinese cultural performances Japan - Recent: 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sachiko Yoshimura, head, Global Communications for Expo 2025 Osaka (partially overlaid with shots 4-7): "The Chinese media were [in] the most, largest numbers, I mean, to [in] the Expo's services. So we are so happy about [it] as well. So that shows that the Chinese pavilion has showcased many of China in different ways. So maybe we do have information on maybe large cities, but also this was a great time to actually share our culture and also [to showcase other] provinces of China. Also, there were many academies coming as well. So there were exchanges, doing seminars. And so it was a very good chance for the Japanese -- and we have international businesses as well -- to actually enjoy ethnic talking about many people's opinions on the Chinese side and Japanese side. So there were all kinds of communication there, and also there were many business delegations coming as well. So it was great for culture and actual exchanging people by people, and also there were many business opportunities for Japanese companies and Chinese companies working together." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Osaka, Japan - Date Unknown: 4. Various of pavilion interior, digital screens introducing 24 Solar-Terms of Traditional Chinese Calendar 5. Chinese traditional kites 6. Various of robots dancing 7. Various of models of future Chinese city [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Various of visitors in China Pavilion watching exhibits, taking photos, clapping. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]