Auto China 2026 opens in Beijing with nearly 1,000 global exhibitors
The global automotive industry is shaping its future these days in Beijing, where the 2026 edition of the International Auto Show (Auto China) has opened.
The event, recognized as one of the largest of its kind worldwide, brings together nearly a thousand manufacturers from 21 countries and regions, confirming China’s status as a global center of innovation in mobility, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.
The exhibition takes place on an area of 380,000 square meters and is designed to host an estimated flow of nearly one million visitors. The presence of almost one thousand exhibitors highlights companies’ interest in accessing China’s technological ecosystem and building strategic partnerships in the field of new energy vehicles (NEV).
According to organizers, this year’s edition sets a record in the number of world premieres and the diversity of transport solutions presented, strengthening the event as a key hub influencing investment decisions in the automotive sector.
International participants and expert delegations in Beijing are showing strong interest in China’s technological advances in new energy vehicles, particularly battery efficiency, autonomous driving and AI integration, and sustainability in production processes.
Under the hashtag #ChinaTech, the event highlights that automotive innovation is no longer limited to mechanical performance but is rapidly shifting toward digitalization and full connectivity. In Beijing 2026, the car is presented not just as transport, but as an intelligent device integrated into the urban ecosystem.
Analysts say the massive presence of producers from 21 countries shows that no major global company can afford to ignore China’s progress in green technologies. The event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and for setting new standards of efficiency and safety expected to dominate the automotive market in the next decade.
