The 20th Asia Brand Ceremony, jointly hosted by professional brand evaluator Asiabrand and the Asia Digital Development Bank, was recently held in Hong Kong under the theme “Towards a New World of Brand RWA Digitalization.” Political and business leaders, industry elites, authoritative experts, and media representatives from around the world gathered to discuss Asian brands' paths to globalization and digital transformation and to witness the collaborative development and rising value of the Asian brand ecosystem. itc was invited to participate in the event.

During the ceremony, itc President, Mr. Zhao, was selected for the Top 10 Innovative Figures in Asian Audiovisual Industry in 2025 in recognition of more than 30 years of contributions to brand management and business innovation in the AV field. Meanwhile, itc was named to the 2025 Asia Top 500 Brands with a brand value of RMB 13.196 billion, underscoring its leading position and strong brand influence in the audiovisual industry.

Known as an authoritative platform for the international promotion of Asian brands, the Asia Brand Ceremony has engaged more than 20,000 enterprise resources, delivered over 4 million comprehensive reports, and supported the growth of more than 1,800 companies, serving as a vital bridge for brand exchange among Asian countries.

Technological innovation is the engine of corporate development and a critical driver in advancing the audiovisual industry. As a leading company in the AV industry, itc has consistently pursued independent R&D and developed high-tech, high-standard, high-quality full-category audiovisual systems. To date, itc has independently developed more than 70 product series, covering PA system, railway PA system, digital conference system, paperless conference system, video conference, professional sound system, visual management platform, LED display, and stage lighting. These products are widely applied across smart government, education, cultural tourism, healthcare, and new infrastructure projects, delivering multi-scenario AV solutions and vertical application services.

Over the past three decades under Mr. Zhao’s leadership, itc has continuously learned advanced management practices and technological innovations and built customer trust through high-quality products and first-class services. itc now operates six major R&D centers and 45 R&D departments, with a research team numbering over a thousand. itc has obtained more than 1,600 intellectual property rights, led or participated in drafting over 20 industry standards, and achieved internationally leading results in multiple research areas, demonstrating significant progress in core technology independence.

As a corporate leader, Mr. Zhao steers itc with a clear strategic vision of the industry’s future, promotes industry-academia-research cooperation, and enhances the company’s core competitiveness. By building fully automated production lines, itc pioneered smart factory construction, achieving intelligent, digital, and automated production processes, laying a solid foundation for sustainable development.

Over the years, Mr. Zhao has long been celebrated for his perseverance and innovation in the AV field and has received numerous honors, including 2024 Smart Manufacturing Influential Figure, Leading Figure in Guangzhou's Electronic Audio Industry, First Prize for Outstanding Industrial Talent, and Top 10 China Innovative Figures. This latest accolade further recognizes his exceptional achievements and fuels itc's ongoing drive for innovation.

Looking ahead, itc will continue to uphold the core philosophy of innovative development, increase R&D investment, accelerate technological innovation, and develop new-quality productive capabilities. We will also actively engage in international exchanges and cooperation, promoting Chinese audiovisual brands onto the global stage.