Chinese smart travel products shine at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

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Chinese smart travel products shine at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

2026-01-09 17:41 Last Updated At：01-10 12:27

Chinese smart travel products captivated visitors at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, showcasing how China-developed travel tools are redefining future mobility.

The four-day show, considered the world's premier annual technology event, is set to conclude Friday after attracting over 4,500 exhibitors from more than 155 countries and regions, according to organizers.

At this year's gathering, travel tools are evolving from mere transport to multifunctional mobile spaces, with Chinese products emphasizing smart systems and integrated technologies for scalable solutions as their competitive advantage.

As the industry evolves, the emergence of Chinese products as one of the leaders signals a transformative shift in the global automotive landscape, according to a Chinese exhibitor.

"The previous global technological development paths in automotive sector were defined by Western companies. We primarily executed well within their defined frameworks. Now, we are transforming into the definer of entire vehicle, and even the leader of the entire ecological synergy. This change is groundbreaking for reshaping the position of Chinese automotive companies in the global automotive supply chain," said Wu Huixiao from a Chinese automotive company.

Visitors from Germany and Canada were impressed by the rapid advancements of Chinese travel tech products, urging the industry to recognize China's progress and looking forward to these vehicles in their markets.

"I think everybody is very much surprised how fast it has happened. We've seen a significant amount of technology development with Chinese OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). We've seen a rapid increase in investment, for example in software-defined vehicles over the last three to five years. So that's something that is very commendable, very impressive," said a visitor from Germany.

"I'm really surprised by them today. It's one thing seeing them on pictures and videos. I've done some research, and then it's another seeing them in real life. I think China is absolutely killing it, and the rest of the industry should start paying attention because I'm really blown away by a lot of different options available, I see a lot of innovation, and the cars, I personally can't wait for them to come to Canada, so hopefully one day that will happen," said a visitor from Canada.

Major Qatari energy facilities damaged in Iranian strikes: foreign ministry

Two major Qatari energy facilities shut down operations after being damaged during Iran's strikes targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday, adding that the situation had been contained.

QatarEnergy announced on Monday that it had suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following attacks on two of its energy facilities, and on Tuesday said it was suspending production of downstream natural gas products such as urea and methanol.

The shutdown sent gas prices skyrocketing on global energy markets, provoking fears of an energy crisis sparked by the conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking during his weekly press conference, Al-Ansari said that the decision to shut down the facilities was taken as a precaution, to ensure the safety of personnel and infrastructure after the strike damaged key production and processing sites.

"The damage was contained and now the operations to assess, technically, the safety of the facilities is underway. And from the defensive posture, as you have seen, we have been ready in monitoring and dealing with all of these attacks," he said.

Al-Ansari said that Qatar is committed to de-escalating the situation, and added that Qatar had not had any contact with Iran since Feb 28.

"Qatar's diplomatic stance has always been firm and clear: committed to peace, actively promoting de-escalation, advocating dialogue and consultation, and striving to resolve the conflict peacefully," he said.