Searchina
Encyclopedia
Searchina is a Japanese company which mainly does businesses related to a website in the distribution of China
information, engaged in the provision of major portal.
site by ASP with Chinese stock contents and provision of various kind of China-related information, such as politics, economy, society, IT, finance and regions as well as information on Japanese stocks, emerging market and Asia.
The corporate name is a coin word of “search” and “china”.
and opened a portal site on June 4, 1998, “China Intelligence Bureau”, the former company of Searchina. Searchina Co., Ltd. was established on September 1, 1999. In July 2008, the 10th anniversary of the site opening, the site name was also changed from the former name “China Intelligence Bureau” to “Searchina”, the same as the corporate name. Searchina contracts with China News Service（CNS） for news distribution. The site is well known as the biggest China information site in Japan, including Chinese economy and Chinese stocks, in Shanghai
internet research and promotion utilizing 440,000 monitors of Chinese wealthy people and consumers (as of March 2010). The company played important roles in the Japanese market for Beijing Olympic Games and Shanghai World Expo. In recognition of those exchanges between Japan and China, a Chinese governmental organization awarded Searchina, along with Toyota, OMRON
, Panasonic
and KYOCERA
“Outstanding Contribution Award for Promoting China-Japan Newspaper Exchanges” (Association of China-Japan Newspaper Business Promotion). In April 2009, Searchina entered into a tie-up with Dow Jones Japan in order to jointly extend information service offering to Japanese financial business operators. In February 2010, SBI Holdings
, also a Japanese investor in Wall Street Journal Japan and Morningstar
Japan, acquired Searchina as a subsidiary company of SBI Group
. The corporate name and services of Searchina will not be changed for the time being.
September 2001: Published “Chinese Company Information”, Company Information as China Version (Ended with the 2007 version. Withdrew from publishing business)
Media Business operating its portal site, “Searchina” (Formerly, China Intelligence Bureau. Renamed in July 2008). Distributing various kinds of China-related information, such as politics, economy, society, IT, finance and regions as well as information on Japanese stocks, emerging markets and Asia.
Research Business conducting by its subsidiary in Shanghai(Searchina (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.), internet research and promotion utilizing 440,000 monitors of Chinese wealthy people and consumers (as of March 2010), providing solutions and consulting service based on such research, and publishing white papers by theme. Making joint research with Nomura Research Institute
and Tsinghua-Nikkei
Institute of Media Studies.
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
information, engaged in the provision of major portal.
site by ASP with Chinese stock contents and provision of various kind of China-related information, such as politics, economy, society, IT, finance and regions as well as information on Japanese stocks, emerging market and Asia.
The corporate name is a coin word of “search” and “china”.
Outline
Masakazu Motoki (端木正和 as known in Japan), originally from Fujian Province of China, left a trading company he was working for in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and opened a portal site on June 4, 1998, “China Intelligence Bureau”, the former company of Searchina. Searchina Co., Ltd. was established on September 1, 1999. In July 2008, the 10th anniversary of the site opening, the site name was also changed from the former name “China Intelligence Bureau” to “Searchina”, the same as the corporate name. Searchina contracts with China News Service（CNS） for news distribution. The site is well known as the biggest China information site in Japan, including Chinese economy and Chinese stocks, in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
internet research and promotion utilizing 440,000 monitors of Chinese wealthy people and consumers (as of March 2010). The company played important roles in the Japanese market for Beijing Olympic Games and Shanghai World Expo. In recognition of those exchanges between Japan and China, a Chinese governmental organization awarded Searchina, along with Toyota, OMRON
OMRON
is a Japanese electronics company based in Kyoto.Omron was established by Kazuma Tateishi in 1933 and incorporated in 1948. Omron's primary business is the manufacture and sale of automation components, equipment and systems, but it is generally known for medical equipment such as digital...
, Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
and KYOCERA
Kyocera
is a multinational manufacturer based in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded as in 1959 by Kazuo Inamori and renamed in 1982. The company has diversified its founding technology in ceramic materials through internal development as well as strategic mergers and acquisitions...
“Outstanding Contribution Award for Promoting China-Japan Newspaper Exchanges” (Association of China-Japan Newspaper Business Promotion). In April 2009, Searchina entered into a tie-up with Dow Jones Japan in order to jointly extend information service offering to Japanese financial business operators. In February 2010, SBI Holdings
SBI Group
SBI Group is a financial services company group based in Japan. The groups's businesses and companies are held primarily at SBI Holdings, the group also operates a business school and children's charity foundation as well...
, also a Japanese investor in Wall Street Journal Japan and Morningstar
Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is an independent investment research company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.-Businesses:Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for...
Japan, acquired Searchina as a subsidiary company of SBI Group
SBI Group
SBI Group is a financial services company group based in Japan. The groups's businesses and companies are held primarily at SBI Holdings, the group also operates a business school and children's charity foundation as well...
. The corporate name and services of Searchina will not be changed for the time being.
Company outline
- Trade Name: Searchina Co., Ltd.
- Known in Japanese: サーチナ
- Known in Chinese: 新秦
- Address: Asano Bldg. 7F, 1-3-11, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
- Founder: Masakazu MotokiMasakazu Motokiis a Chinese businessman who resides in Japan. He is the founder of Searchina Co., Ltd. and the chairman of . Masakazu Motoki is his popular name, and his real name is not revealed.-Background:...
端木正和 - Representative Director: Naoya Arita 有田直矢
- Vice Chairman & Representative Director：Tomoya Asakura 朝倉智也(COO & Representative Executive Director of MorningstarMorningstar, Inc.Morningstar, Inc. is an independent investment research company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.-Businesses:Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for...
Japan etc.) - Chairman: Yoshitaka Kitao 北尾吉孝(CEO & Representative Director of SBI Holdings etc.)
- Director: Daisuke Tanaka 田中大介
- Director: Yoshikazu Kaizo 海蔵義一
- Director: Li Pei Lun 李沛倫
- Director: Kaede Koutsuki 江月楓
- Auditor: Yasuhiro Ikuta 生田八洲紘(Former Executive Vice President of Toyo Securities)
- Capital: 111,200 thousand yen (changed as of May 16, 2005)
- Capital Reserve: 61,200 thousand yen (changed as of May 16, 2005)
- Number of Full-time employees: 25 (as of February 1, 2009. Head Office employees)
- Affiliates: Searchina (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Corporate history
June 1998 : Opened “China Intelligence Bureau” (“Searchina”) September 1999: Established the Company. The Head Office was located in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-kuSeptember 2001: Published “Chinese Company Information”, Company Information as China Version (Ended with the 2007 version. Withdrew from publishing business)
- September 2002: Established Searchina (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai)
- April 2004 : Relocated to Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku. Started news distribution on Yahoo!Yahoo!Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The company is perhaps best known for its web portal, search engine , Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Answers, advertising, online mapping ,...
News. - November 2004 : Started distribution of Chinese stock information on Yahoo! Finance.
- September 2005: Received an order from Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for its public offering project, “Feasibility Study of Credit Control for Chinese Companies”.
- February 2006: Started a periodical, “Corporate Brand Strategy in the Chinese Market” (in collaboration with Nomura Research Institute).
- March 2007 : Awarded “Outstanding Contribution Award for Promoting China-Japan Newspaper Exchanges” along with TOYOTA, OMRON, Panasonic and KYOCERA (Association of China-Japan Newspaper Business Promotion).
- April 2007 : In charge of the public solicitation in Japan for a mascot design used for Shanghai World Expo.
- August 2008 : Entered into a tie-up with CHINA.ORG.CN. Opened the Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Japanese Version).
- April 2009 : Entered into a tie-up with Dow Jones Japan.
- February 2010: Placed under the umbrella of SBI Holdings, also a Japanese investor in Wall Street Journal Japan.
Business contents
Finance Business providing domestic securities companies and major portal sites by ASP with Chinese stock contents, such as stock prices, market conditions, stock trends, stock rankings and related business systems in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Publishing “Chinese Company Information”, Company Information as China Version (Withdrew from publishing business). Currently, also offering information on Japanese stocks, FX, CFD and emerging markets. The main clients include Toyo Securities, Daiwa Securities, Okasan Securities and Cosmo Securities.Media Business operating its portal site, “Searchina” (Formerly, China Intelligence Bureau. Renamed in July 2008). Distributing various kinds of China-related information, such as politics, economy, society, IT, finance and regions as well as information on Japanese stocks, emerging markets and Asia.
Research Business conducting by its subsidiary in Shanghai(Searchina (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.), internet research and promotion utilizing 440,000 monitors of Chinese wealthy people and consumers (as of March 2010), providing solutions and consulting service based on such research, and publishing white papers by theme. Making joint research with Nomura Research Institute
Nomura Research Institute
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. , often called NRI, was established in 1965, now employs about 4,700 people, and is Japan's largest Consulting and IT consulting firm....
and Tsinghua-Nikkei
Nikkei
Nikkei can refer to:, abbreviated 日経, Nikkei, a large media corporation in Japan, a Japanese stock market index, published by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, often simply Nikkei, people in the Japanese diaspora...
Institute of Media Studies.
Transition of PVs
The monthly page views (PVs) have been steadily increasing since the end of 2008. The feature contents are “Global On-site Blogs” which introduce views toward Japan, for which private blogs are gathered up from various countries in the world, selected for translations and added with the relevant country’s information. About 30% of the visitors come through Yahoo, while about 70% directly visit “Searchina”. It is said that their corporate slogan is, “Overtake Nikkei!”- January 2009 : 41.29 million PVs
- February 2009: 45.37 million PVs
- March 2009 : 53.37 million PVs
- April 2009 : 66.83 million PVs
- May 2009 : 68.21 million PVs
- June 2009 : 77.54 million PVs
- July 2009 : 87.06 million PVs
- August 2009 : 98.46 million PVs