Aucfan Partners with China's Logistics Giant JD Logistics to Support Japanese Market Entry for Chinese Suppliers

Aucfan Group (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shuichi Takenaga) has begun an initiative to support Chinese suppliers entering the Japanese market in collaboration with 'JoyLogistics,' the international logistics brand of the major Chinese logistics company JD Logistics.

In this initiative, the aim is to expand cross-border distribution connecting Chinese suppliers and the Japanese market by combining JoyLogistics' (JD Logistics) domestic and cross-border logistics network in China with Aucfan Group's sales and marketing support in the Japanese market.

### Background of the Initiative
Increasing Needs for Overseas Expansion by Chinese Suppliers
In recent years, the need for Chinese manufacturers and suppliers to expand into overseas markets has been rising. On the other hand, the Japanese market has a complex distribution structure, and securing sales channels or building local distribution networks often becomes a challenge.

Against this background, Aucfan Group and JoyLogistics (JD Logistics) will promote the construction of a cross-border supply chain that links logistics and distribution to expand the deployment of Chinese suppliers' products to the Japanese market.

### Division of Roles in This Initiative
In this initiative, a system linking logistics and distribution will be established to deploy Chinese suppliers' products to the Japanese market.

■ JoyLogistics (JD Logistics)
- Providing domestic and cross-border logistics networks in China
- Optimizing product transportation and logistics operations
- Supporting the supply chain on the Chinese side

■ Aucfan Group
- Supporting the entry of Chinese suppliers into the Japanese market
- Expanding distribution to Japanese retailers through the B2B wholesale platform 'NETSEA'
- Providing sales support and product deployment assistance through group company OSR (Osaka Semba Ryutsu Mart Co., Ltd.)

Through the collaboration between Aucfan Group and JoyLogistics (JD Logistics), a system will be established to distribute Chinese suppliers' products to retail businesses within Japan.

### Future Outlook
Expanding Cross-border Distribution Connecting Chinese Suppliers and the Japanese Market
Moving forward, we will expand opportunities to deploy Chinese suppliers' products to the Japanese market while providing new options for SMBs and retailers in Japan to source overseas products.

Aucfan Group aims to expand cross-border distribution connecting Chinese suppliers and the Japanese market by combining distribution data, sales channels, and logistics networks.

We will continue to promote the maintenance of distribution infrastructure that allows domestic and international businesses to access new markets.

### About Aucfan Group
Aucfan Group develops distribution platforms that connect suppliers and demanders in domestic and international distribution markets using data and technology.

As existing businesses, it operates the market price search service 'Aucfan' and the B2B transaction platform 'NETSEA,' building a stable profit base. Leveraging these foundations, it is currently promoting its own brand and live commerce business 'NETSEA MallLive' as growth drivers. Centering on 'D2X (Direct to X) Commerce,' which provides end-to-end support from product planning to sales, it is working to establish new distribution models. We will continue to strengthen our existing foundations and expand our growth areas simultaneously to upgrade our business structure.

### About JD Logistics, Inc.
JD Logistics is the logistics company of the major Chinese EC company JD.com Group, providing supply chain logistics services that integrate warehousing, transportation, delivery, and inventory management. Based on a logistics network spreading across China and internationally, it supports companies' logistics operations and cross-border logistics, and continues to grow in the field of smart logistics using technologies such as AI and robotics. Currently, it provides a cross-border logistics network through the international logistics brand 'JoyLogistics.'