As the annual China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on November 5, two themes are at the forefront: artificial intelligence is embedding itself deeper into real-world industries, and multinational companies are shifting from selling in China to innovating and producing here.
More than 3,000 exhibitors from over 120 countries have descended on the eighth CIIE to show off their new intelligent products, with many shifting their country strategy toward local research, development, and production.
Tesla’s Cybercab, a robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, is making its Asian debut at the six-day CIIE. The vehicle will enter production in the second quarter of next year. Chinese self-driving truck developer Westwell is also showcasing its cabin-less electric Q-Truck, which is already available in 28 countries.
China’s Fosun Pharmaceutical Group is exhibiting its Marie upright particle therapy system, which rotates the…
