China's first domestically produced large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, marked its 100th voyage on Monday in Shanghai, having attracted over 350,000 domestic and international tourists since starting commercial operations in early 2024.
At 06:00, the cruise ship concluded its voyage, docking at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, where passengers disembarked with smiles of satisfaction.
"There are slides, swimming pools, and 'gardens on the sea' on the cruise ship," said a little boy as he shared what impressed him during the voyage.
"I hope that next time, I can bring my parents along to join me on another Adora voyage," said a female passenger.
Meanwhile, Shanghai's maritime and border inspection authorities have introduced a customized management program to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of Adora Magic City.
"Using tools such as the smart maritime platform, electronic patrols, and the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system, we provide advance safety and weather information to the cruise ship passing through the waters under our administration, ensuring the cruise goes safely and smoothly," said Sheng Jinghao, a maritime inspector at the Baoshan Maritime Safety Administration.
"We've implemented a series of measures to continuously streamline the customs clearance process. We use the cruise control system to speed up inspection, greatly reducing passenger waiting times," said Qiao Yingsong, a customs officer at the Pujiang Border Inspection Station.
The Adora Magic City showcases China's growing cruise industry expertise, built with contributions from over 1,000 global manufacturers, symbolizing innovation and international cooperation.
China's first homegrown large cruise ship completes 100 voyages
From cutting-edge technology exhibitions to retail stores thousands of kilometers away from Europe and Southeast Asia, China-made robot vacuum cleaners are increasingly becoming a popular choice among consumers worldwide.
At electronics retailers in Berlin, Germany, Chinese brands such as Roborock and Dreame occupy prominent positions in dedicated robot vacuum sections, offering a wide range of products priced between 200 and 2,000 euros.
Many local consumers said that when purchasing smart home appliances including robot vacuum cleaners, they tend to give priority to Chinese-made products.
"It's a good price and good quality. It's also the innovation. I have a feeling that the European brands are not innovating enough," said one customer.
"I think they're always on top of the other technologies. They are getting them out faster. A lot of us are switching to the Chinese technology," another consumer said.
Germany is one of the most important overseas markets for China's floor-cleaning robots.
According to data from market research firm GfK, from January to November 2025, more than six out of 10 robot vacuum cleaners sold in Western Europe were Chinese brands.
Industry data also point to a strong global momentum.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), global shipments of smart robot vacuum cleaners reached 17.424 million units in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.7 percent.
Chinese brands including Roborock, Ecovacs, Dreame, Xiaomi and Narwal ranked among the world's top five in terms of shipment volume, with a combined share of nearly 70 percent of the global market.
At a robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing plant in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, workers were seen stepping up production of newly launched models that recently debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in the United States, which concluded Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The factory adjusted its production lines as early as December 2025 and stocked inventory in advance for overseas markets to ensure that new products could be delivered to global consumers at the earliest possible time.
"In 2025, Roborock's global shipments exceeded 7.2 million units. Since 2024, overseas revenue has accounted for more than 50 percent of our total revenue. Our products have now been sold to more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than 20 million households worldwide," said Quan Gang, president of Roborock.
At another robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing facility in Dongguan, Guangdong, rising overseas orders have prompted the company to upgrade its production lines with intelligent technologies to further boost capacity. The factory is currently operating at full load to meet a growing demand.
"For 2026, we have already obtained overseas orders worth at least 300 million to 400 million yuan (around 43 million to 57.3 million U.S. dollars). In addition, we've engaged in strategic cooperation with European home appliance group Cebos Group, and our total confirmed orders have exceeded 600 million yuan (around 86 million U.S. dollars)," said Zhang Junbin, founder and CEO of Narwal Robotics.
Chinese robot vacuum brands gain strong global traction
