The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which opened in south China's island province of Hainan Sunday, will see a wide range of new products being released, with a special focus on cutting-edge technologies capable of providing unique experience and personalized solutions to customers.
Running from Sunday to Friday, this year's expo sets a special exhibition area for new product release, with 25 Chinese and international entities as well as 40 brands to launch over 100 serial products and newest single products, covering fields like beauty, electronics, and health care industries.
The event set a consumer technology exhibition area for the first time, for Chinese and international tech giants and startups to present their products like humanoid robots and robot dogs.
The expo also provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy interaction with smart products in various consumption scenarios.
With the help of AI startup DeepSeek and a motion sensing system, a smart massage chair on display is capable of generating over 200,000 personalized solutions to users according to their specific body conditions.
Smart child products showcased at the event feature improved functions, highlighting embedded encyclopedia system and the capability of providing interactive companion service to young customers. Among the high-tech releases, the helicopters presented by EHang, an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, attracted visitors to try the company's latest releases.
Li Wei, a project manager of EHang, said their products on display have impressive performance.
"Our helicopter has 16 propellers and 16 motors, all functioning independently. During the test, it was still able to fly safely even when up to five motors stopped working," he said.
CICPE is China's only state-level exhibition focused on consumer goods.
China's consumer products expo highlights high-tech launches, showcasing new leisure consumption trends
A public seminar held in Nagoya on Saturday gathered scholars and citizens critical of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan region, calling them irresponsible and dangerous for regional stability.
At a Diet meeting in early November 2025, Takaichi claimed that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan and implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait, drawing strong criticism nationwide.
Seminar participants said that Takaichi's wrongful remarks on Taiwan are leading Japan toward war, calling such thinking extremely dangerous.
"This is not just about the so-called 'Taiwan emergency'. Her words imply war. How can she not understand that? It's beyond belief," said one attendee.
Members of civil society and experts on China-Japan relations were especially alarmed about the geopolitical implications of Takaichi's stance.
"This is the first time since World War II that Japan has hinted at the possibility of war with China. It's a very serious matter, which sparks vigilance from China naturally and heightens tensions across East Asia. Takaichi must be held accountable for the consequence," said Noriyuki Kawamura, president of the Tokai Japan-China Relations Society.
Participants also criticized Takaichi's abrupt decision to dissolve the Japanese House of Representatives, branding it another rash move amid political instability.
Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23, and her cabinet formally adopted the decision on Friday. Official campaigning for the snap general election is set to begin on January 27, with voting scheduled for February 8.
"What Japan truly needs is stability, both political and economic. Only through stability can we achieve economic development and social progress," said one participant.
"Japan's domestic situation is already dire. No matter who is in power, the government should focus on doing the basics right at home first," said another attendee.
Seminar attendees call Japan PM's remarks on China's Taiwan irresponsible, dangerous for peace
