China will host an array of vibrant cultural events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, said Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Lu Yingchuan in Beijing on Thursday.
Speaking at a press conference, Lu outlined the upcoming cultural activities, including an evening gala, art exhibitions, performances, and some other events.
"According to the arrangements of central authorities, the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the China Media Group, the Political Work Department of the China Military Commission and the Beijing municipal government will jointly hold an evening gala on September 3 in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War," said Lu.
China designated September 3 as Victory Day to mark the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on September 2, 1945.
"The Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will present a series of performances featuring outstanding stage works from August to October to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. We will select around 20 outstanding productions from across the country and stage approximately 40 performances at major theaters in Beijing. These performances will be simultaneously live-streamed through online media platforms of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, including its official website, social media platform 'Voice of Culture and Tourism' and video platform 'Art China'," said Lu.
In addition, an art exhibition showcasing over 300 works of various kinds will be held from August to September.
"The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles will hold an art exhibition from August to September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. More than 300 artworks, including traditional Chinese paintings, oil paintings, prints, sculptures, and watercolors, will be selected from classic collections and newly created works preserved by art museums of all levels and related institutions nationwide. During the exhibition, public education activities and academic seminars will also be organized," said Lu.
China unveils cultural events to commemorate 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression
China unveils cultural events to commemorate 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression
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
