2026 China Int'l Consumer Electronics Exposition held in Qingdao, Shandong

A humanoid robot is pictured at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People visit the embodied intelligence exhibition area at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

A woman from Nigeria experiences robot massage at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

A small home companion robot is pictured at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People visit the smart vehicle exhibition area at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People visit the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

An exhibitor (C) operates a robot to play Chinese chess at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICE) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.

Under the theme "AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future," this year's expo focuses on showcasing new products and technologies in areas such as smart homes and appliances, software technology and development, new displays, big data/cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)