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China International Industry Fair closes in Shanghai
The 26th China International Industry Fair closed in Shanghai on October 16, bringing together companies from 24 countries and regions.
More than 3,200 exhibitors took part across about 310,000 square metres of exhibition space.
By 2 p.m.
on the final day, the fair had recorded 255,600 visits from professional attendees, up 14.1% from the previous fair; overseas attendance was 21,500, more than three times the previous total.
For the first time, the fair had a separate exhibition for integrated circuits, where more than 300 companies presented developments in China’s domestic chip industry.
The event focused on technologies such as embodied AI, industrial AI models and digital twins, which can help change how factories operate.
During the fair, Shanghai launched a smart manufacturing plan through 2028, with targets including 500 advanced smart factories and more than 2,000 manufacturing uses of AI.
The 26th China International Industry Fair closed in Shanghai on Oct. 16.
The fair drew more than 3,200 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions and covered about 310,000 square metres.
By 2 p.m. on Oct. 16, it had recorded 255,600 visits by professional attendees, up 14.1% from the previous fair.
Overseas professional attendees accounted for 21,500 visits, 3.12 times the previous fair’s figure.
The fair included its first standalone integrated circuit exhibition, with more than 300 companies presenting industry developments.
- Who
- More than 3,200 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions took part.
- What
- The 26th China International Industry Fair closed. It featured a first standalone integrated circuit exhibition.
- When
- Oct. 16, 2026.
- Where
- Shanghai, China.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The fair’s manufacturing displays attracted professional visitors.
Shanghai launched its action plan to accelerate the development of next-generation intelligent manufacturing.
The fair closed in Shanghai.
- Exhibitors
- More than 3,200 from 24 countries and regions
- Exhibition area
- About 310,000 square metres
- Professional-attendee visits
- 255,600 by 2 p.m. on Oct. 16
- Overseas-attendee visits
- 21,500 by 2 p.m. on Oct. 16
- Integrated circuit exhibition
- More than 300 companies took part in the first standalone edition