On 9 December 2003 a three-way video conference was held between Tsukuba College of Technology, Tianjin University of Technology and Beijing Union University. The PEN-International ISDN laboratory facilities at each institution were used for the connection.

In attendance was Mr. Y Ishii and Ms. T Okawara of The Nippon Foundation as well as representatives of TUT, TCT and BUU.

The topics of discussion included a 'paper car competition' that will be held on 13 December at both TCT and TUT.