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Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo Opens in Hangzhou: 170,000 Sqm and 2,008 Exhibitors Under the Theme Meet the AI Future at GDTE
The fifth Global Digital Trade Expo opens in Hangzhou across 170,000 sqm with 2,008 exhibitors, themed on AI empowering digital trade; Premier Li Qiang joined the launch along with Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim and Adylbek Kasymaliev.
48th WorldSkills Competition Opens in Shanghai: Record 64 Skill Areas and 1,385 Competitors in a First-Ever One-Competition-Two-Conferences Format
The 48th WorldSkills Competition opens in Shanghai with a record 1,385 competitors from 68 economies across 64 skill areas, pairing the contest with a conference and expo for the first time.
2026 World Manufacturing Conference Opens in Hefei, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Achievements of "Baohe Intelligent Manufacturing"
The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention has officially opened in Hefei, featuring a 70,000-square-meter exhibition space alongside a dedicated interactive zone at Luogang Park. Enterprises from Baohe District took center stage, unveiling cutting-edge smart manufacturing innovations in robotics, new materials, and the low-altitude economy. To facilitate year-round investment promotion, they also established an Industry Business Lounge, providing a comprehensive showcase of the innovative vitality driving the region's advanced manufacturing sector.
Heilongjiang International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition Opens in Harbin, Showcasing Over 1,000 Units of Intelligent Agricultural Equipment
The 2026 Heilongjiang International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition has opened in Harbin. Spanning three days across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space, the event brings together over 100 enterprises and showcases more than 1,000 units of equipment. A major highlight is the focus on smart agricultural machinery, featuring high-end technologies such as autonomous machinery alongside cutting-edge research achievements from universities. Furthermore, the exhibition serves as a dynamic platform for integrating industry, academia, research, and practical application, while fostering international exchange.
23rd China-ASEAN Expo Opens in Nanning as AI Pavilion Creates "Super Interface" for Digital Economy Cooperation
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in grand fashion in Nanning, Guangxi, boasting a vast exhibition footprint. A major highlight is the comprehensively upgraded AI exhibition zone, which has been transformed into a dynamic marketplace for on-the-ground business deals. The event also debuts an "open competition" mechanism to achieve precise demand-supply matchmaking. Furthermore, a year-round AI mega-market has been established to empower enterprises in their global expansion and deepen cooperation in the digital economy.
24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition Opens in Chongqing, First-Day Attendance Surpasses 50,000
The 24th China Motorcycle Expo has opened in Chongqing, featuring 190,000 square meters of floor space and bringing together 1,000 exhibitors. Focused on premiumization, electrification, and smart technologies, the expo marks the debut of 100 new models and dozens of cutting-edge technologies. It aims to propel the industry's global expansion while seamlessly integrating motorcycle culture with cultural tourism, creating a premier international industry showcase.
12th China International Cable and Wire Exhibition Convenes in Shanghai, Attracting Over 1,000 Global Exhibitors
The 2026 Wire and Cable Industry Conference and the 12th Wire and Cable Exhibition convened in Shanghai, featuring an expansive exhibition area of over 80,000 square meters and drawing more than 1,000 exhibitors. Marking the 90th anniversary of the wire and cable industry, the conference unveiled a comprehensive history of the sector's development. Key discussions centered on the industry's transformation under the 15th Five-Year Plan and AI empowerment. Concurrently, the event featured the announcement of the Top 100 Enterprises list and the results of the skills competition.
China Green Exhibition Service Platform Officially Launched to Enable Industry-wide Green Transformation
On September 17, the China Green Exhibition Service Platform, developed by ICEEC together with multiple industry institutions, was officially launched at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Tianjin). As a comprehensive public-interest platform, it integrates six functions—policy access, standards study, carbon accounting tools, case references, a materials library and resource matching—to tackle three pain points: difficult standards inquiry, missing tools and methods, and weak resource matching, helping the industry go green through a one-stop service.
Green Exhibition and Industry-Education Integration: CGECC2026 Sessions Gather Benchmark Cases and Collaborative Talent Cultivation
On the afternoon of September 17, CGECC2026 held sessions on green exhibition construction and industry-education integration at NECC Tianjin, gathering over 100 delegates to share green materials, modular systems and talent cultivation.
China Green Exhibition Development Report (2026) Released in Tianjin, Defining Exhibitions as a National Strategic Pioneer Industry
Released in Tianjin on September 17, the China Green Exhibition Development Report (2026) examines the industry's low-carbon transition through a new "momentum-driven" lens, defining exhibitions as a "national strategic pioneer industry." Its ten insights highlight rising green awareness, digital decarbonization and modular booth technology, while noting the sector remains in an early "light green" stage with greenwashing risks and bottlenecks in cost, talent and business models, projecting a shift from pilot programs to industry-wide adoption during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Inaugural China Green Exhibition & Convention Conference (CGECC2026) Concludes Successfully: Standardization and Digital Intelligence as Twin Engines for China's Exhibition Green Transformation
On September 17, the inaugural China Green Exhibition & Convention Conference (CGECC2026) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Tianjin), gathering hundreds of guests from government, associations, organizers, venues and service providers. The China Green Exhibition Service Platform was officially launched and the China Green Exhibition Development Report (2026) was released, alongside keynotes and a panel on carbon neutrality policy, green exhibition trends, cost-effectiveness and implementation pathways.
China Green Exhibition Conference Wraps Up in Tianjin with National Standards Briefing and Focus on AI and Modular Construction
The 2026 China Green Exhibition Conference concluded in Tianjin on September 18 with sessions on standards and digital empowerment. Three national standards—covering green booth evaluation, green exhibition operations and venue safety—were briefed, with hard targets including 100% recoverable main structures and at least 70% reusable equipment. Experts outlined trends toward systematic standards, modular construction and AI-driven redesign, while companies showcased AI design workflows cutting delivery from days to minutes and modular builds lowering costs by over 30%.
7th China (Suzhou) International Pastel Biennale Opens in Suzhou, Featuring Over 50 Renowned Chinese and International Artists
The 7th China (Suzhou) International Pastel Biennale has officially opened at the Ming Art Museum on Ligongdi, Suzhou. Bringing together over 50 Chinese and international artists, the exhibition showcases 73 exceptional works. Running concurrently, the event features an international symposium, a pastel salon, masterclasses, and school outreach programs, creating a dynamic platform for artistic exchange and mutual learning between China and the global art community.
20th Yulin International Coal Mining Expo and Western China Hydrogen Expo Open in Yulin, Spanning 90,000 Square Meters of Exhibition Space
The 20th Yulin International Coal Expo and the 4th Western China Hydrogen Energy Expo have officially opened in Yulin. Spanning a total exhibition area of 90,000 square meters, the event hosts 856 exhibiting companies. Key highlights include a strong focus on low-carbon and hydrogen energy technologies, the integration of immersive interactive displays powered by digital twin technology, and the establishment of a premier platform for energy transition and trade cooperation.
8th China-ASEAN Traditional Medicine Conference Opens in Guiyang, Marked by International Cooperation Signing and R&D Center Unveiling
The 8th China-ASEAN Conference on Traditional Medicine Innovation and Development has officially opened in Guiyang, drawing nearly 150 domestic and international delegates. The event featured the signing of an international cooperation memorandum and the official unveiling of a new R&D center. A key highlight was the pioneering introduction of a Traditional Chinese Medicine night market, seamlessly integrated into the night-time economy to foster industry-academia-research collaboration and drive high-quality sector development.
