Chinese golfers get set for historic face-off

"We are confident that the Mitsubishi Electric Automation Women's Open will not only serve as a stage for showcasing the talent of female athletes from both countries, but also become an exemplar of synergistic development between golf and various industries," he said. "This initiative will foster win-win outcomes across sports, society, economy, culture and beyond."

Similarly, Hiromi Kobayashi, chairman of the JLPGA, said the tournament would go a long way to "further deepening the exchange between the two tours and their players".

"We are confident that there will be a heated battle, as the players look to make their mark as winners of this prestigious first edition of the tournament (in its new, co-sponsored format). We hope that the fans will enjoy the tension and excitement as they watch the players contest this unique competition," she said.

"I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr T K Pen, the CLPG Tour chairman, for his tremendous support."

Zhang Wei, director and president of Mitsubishi Electronic Automation (China) Ltd, said that the spirit of golf aligned perfectly with the company's corporate philosophy of "changes for the better".

"This congruence inspired our inaugural hosting of the tournament in 2022," he said. "We remain committed to fulfilling our corporate responsibilities through such diverse initiatives."