The Mitsubishi Group, which today has 115 affiliated companies and branch machines, was founded in October 1870 by Yataro Iwasaki, who established the Kujyusho Shokai (the 99th Chamber of Commerce) in the Tosa Clan, which at the time sold cast-iron "Tensui Buckets". In January 1872, the Kujukyu Shokai was renamed the Mikawa Shokai, and in March of the following year, it was renamed the Mitsubishi Shokai, and the name "Mitsubishi" has been used ever since. In 1875 (the eighth year of the Meiji era), Mitsubishi Corporation was established as a postal steamship company and merged with Nagasaki Shipbuilding Corporation, which was a spin-off of Nagasaki Rongtetsusho, which had been established during the time of the Tokugawa Shogunate. In 1917, Mitsubishi's first minibus was mass-produced at the time of the Mitsubishi Shipyard, and the 35-horsepower, seven-seat Model-A was the first mass-produced automobile in Japan. The first Mitsubishi truck prototypes were developed in 1918, including two three-ton and two four-ton models. In 1932, the first large bus, the B46, a 30-seat bus with 100 horsepower, was introduced to the market, marking the beginning of the Mitsubishi bus line. In 1934, the first 4WD Japanese automobile was completed, the Mitsubishi PX33 sports car (equipped with a diesel engine), which attracted the attention of the world's automobile world. In 1935, Japan's first pre-combustion diesel-engined BD46 bus was developed. In 1936, the first mass-produced TD45 diesel-powered truck was launched. In 1947, the first electric bus, the MB46, was developed. In 1950, the first rear-engine, 130-hp, 76-passenger Fuso R1 bus was mass-produced. In 1951 the T380, an eight-ton truck with a revolutionary suspension system, was launched, a design typical of today's heavy-duty truck range. In 1967, the T810, an eight-ton truck with a top speed of 115 km/h, was launched. In 1970, Mitsubishi Motors was founded as "Mitsubishi Automotive Industries, Ltd." with joint investment from Mitsubishi Automotive Sales Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Kreisler Motors Corporation of the U.S.A. The company was founded in 1975 with the aim of developing the Mitsubishi Automotive Group into a leading manufacturer of automobiles and vehicles. In 1975, Mitsubishi created the first silent anti-vibration differential axle with advanced technology, which drove a reverse crankshaft through two double-rotating differential axles, thus ensuring stable and quiet driving. In 1980, the first Japanese touring car, the Galant, was powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, the Astron 2300. In 1982, Mitsubishi Electric was established as a manufacturer of fully turbocharged engines for its entire production line, and at that time, fully turbocharged cars were fitted, including the Golt, the Lancer, the Galant, the Sapporo, and the Starion. Throughout its 86-year history, Mitsubishi Electric has always been committed to Throughout its nearly 86-year history, Mitsubishi Electric has been committed to research and development of cutting-edge technologies and know-how, as well as to the development and manufacture of high-performance products and equipment systems on this basis. Mitsubishi Electric has long established a global network connecting its companies, research institutes and production plants, providing technical information and data for each business unit, and playing an important role in the process of creating first-class products in each department. Mitsubishi Electric in addition to maintaining the company's leading position in the field of industrial and heavy power equipment, satellite, defense systems, elevators and escalators, automotive electronics, air conditioning, ventilation equipment, etc., but also to further expand in the field of mobile communications equipment, display equipment, display device technology and advanced semiconductors and other areas of the world market share. In addition, mitsubishi will also be committed to expanding new business areas, especially environmental protection and advanced health care field and has been successful in the field of medical equipment and water purification. Mitsubishi electric business in China, with the process of China's reform and opening up and step by step development, growth. Starting from taking over the power generation equipment of Baoshan Iron and Steel General Factory in 1978, Mitsubishi Electric has been providing a variety of industrial and household electrical and mechanical equipment, power equipment, elevators, air-conditioners, and other products and equipment to a wide range of customers in China. At the same time, we have been actively engaged in various technical exchanges and cooperative activities with many Chinese companies. In 1987, the first joint venture company, Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai, which introduced the world's most advanced computer-controlled AC frequency conversion elevator technology from Mitsubishi Electric, and soon realized localized production. At present, the company has developed into an excellent enterprise in China's elevator industry. As of July 2006, Mitsubishi Electric has 26 joint ventures and wholly-owned enterprises in China, which are carrying out various businesses and actively transferring technology in a wide range of fields such as automobile parts, thermal print heads and other electronic devices, as well as transmission and transformation equipment, factory automation equipment, household appliances and other electronics and equipment. Mitsubishi Electric (China) Co., Ltd." established in October 1997, as an investment company, will further develop investment activities in China in the future, and as a comprehensive electronics and electromechanical enterprises - Mitsubishi Electric window in China, will continue to carry out research and development with China's scientific research and other units *** with the research and development, human resources training, Cultural exchanges and other activities to contribute to Sino-Japanese friendship and China's economic development. [Edit] Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is Japan's largest military production enterprise. 2003 from the Defense Agency to accept military orders amounted to 280 billion yen, ranked first among the military enterprises. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produces equipment such as the F-2 and F-15J fighters, as well as Type 90 tanks, which play a central role in both the Air Self-Defense Force and the Ground Self-Defense Force, and in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, where Mitsubishi Heavy Industries builds almost half of the submarines, and one-third of the destroyers. Its position in Japan's military industry is evident. History and Outline The predecessor of MHI can be traced back to the Meiji Restoration, when Yataro Iwasaki, the founder of Mitsubishi, leased the Nagasaki Shipbuilding Bureau of the Ministry of Public Works from the government in 1884, naming it Nagasaki Shipbuilding Office, which then evolved into the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Corporation. In 1934, the company changed its name to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. as it expanded its business to include heavy machinery, aircraft, and railroad cars. After the end of World War II, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was divided into three companies in 1950, including West Japan Heavy Industries, Central Japan Heavy Industries, and East Japan Heavy Industries, as a result of the U.S. occupation authorities' policy of dismantling the zaibatsu. However, following changes in U.S. policy and Japanese domestic politics, the three companies were merged in 1964, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was reestablished to the present day. During this period, the automotive division of MHI became independent as Mitsubishi Automotive Industries, Ltd. in 1970. Currently, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is engaged in the fields of machinery, ships, aerospace, atomic energy, electric power, transportation, etc. As of April 1, 2004, the registered capital was 265.6 billion yen, and the number of employees was 34,306 people. It has nine overseas offices or representative offices, nine branch offices, six research institutes, and nine business locations. Annual order volume was 215.92 billion yen (April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004), and annual sales were 19,401 billion yen (as of the same date). In terms of the ratio of sales by division to total sales, the shipbuilding and marine division accounted for 8%, the nuclear energy division accounted for 23%, the machinery and steel construction division accounted for 20%, the aerospace and space division accounted for 17%, the vehicles, machine tools and other industrial divisions accounted for 29%, and other industries accounted for 3%. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a member of the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu. Today's Japanese Zaibatsu take the form of the so-called keiretsu (pronounced "series" in Japanese). The Mitsubishi series of companies are members of the Mitsubishi Group's organization, the "Golden Obsidian Society" (meaning the Friday Club), and include (for the sake of consistency, this article uses either their Japanese kanji names or their original English names): Asahi Glass (glass and chemical company), Kirin Brewery, Nippon Oil, Tokio Marine & Nichido, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Nikon Camera, Nippon Post, and Nippon Shipbuilding Co. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Gas Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Land & Investment Corporation, Mitsubishi Automotive Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Plastics Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Trust Bank, Mitsubishi Copper Corporation, Mitsubishi Steel Corporation, Mitsubishi Paper Corporation, Mitsubishi Warehousing Corporation, Mitsubishi Research Institute (in Japanese), Mitsubishi Research Institute ("Mitsubishi Research Institute" in Japanese), Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Mitsubishi Fuso Bus, Mitsubishi Materials, Mitsubishi Rayon, Mitsubishi Rayon, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation. "), and Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance. The companies in the same line of business are able to work closely with each other, and each company can provide good products or lower prices to other sister companies in its own area of responsibility. For example, Nippon Yusen is a major orderer for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' shipbuilding division, Mitsubishi Electric provides Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with electromechanical products, and companies such as Mitsubishi Steel, Mitsubishi Copper, Mitsubishi Aluminum, and Mitsubishi Materials provide Mitsubishi's shipbuilding and aerospace divisions with reliable raw materials. Companies such as the Bank of Mitsubishi and Tokio Marine can provide loans and special insurance services (e.g., space launch insurance). Optical products, handled by Nikon, and new materials, handled by Mitsubishi Plastics, are essential components for high-tech weapons. The Mitsubishi Group also has a number of affiliated companies and social organizations on the periphery, including: IP Talk Group (engaged in the telephone card business), Atami Yangwadong (the Koyota Iwasaki Memorial Hall), MT Insurance Services Ltd, Kanto Kaku (a converted hotel utilizing the former residence of the Iwasaki family), Koiwai Nongyo (farming and ranching), Shonan Suburban Club, Shikado Bunko Museum of Art, and Shikado Bunko Art Museum. (a hotel that utilizes the former residence of the Iwasaki family), Koiwai Farmers, Shonan Country Club, Shizukado Bunko Museum of Art, Sogo Group (a property management company that mainly serves the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi), Dai Nippon Paint, Dia Foundation for Research on Ageing Societies, Diamond Family Club (a matchmaking organization financed by the 29 companies of the Kanekawa Association, and which serves the group), Chitose Kogyo, Toyo Bunko, Marunouchi Yororozu (a company that engages in real estate brokering and advertising), and Mitsubishi Kinko Kougyo Kogyo. management of company cafeterias). As can be seen, through the collaboration and division of labor among the large group, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is able to obtain a wide range of support, including capital, technology, raw materials, upstream products, financial services, and sales, from sister companies and organizations. This is very favorable to the development of the enterprise. The following is an introduction to the military-related divisions of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Marine & Offshore Business Division The marine industry is the division in which Mitsubishi Heavy Industries first started. Currently, among the four divisions under this division, three shipyards, including Nagasaki, Kobe and Shimonoseki, build military products