Eco-friendly technology showcased at electronics fair in Shanghai

From TV displays to air purifiers, environmentally-friendly devices take the center stage at the ongoing 2026 Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE2026) in Shanghai.

The AWE2026, which kicked off on Thursday, brings together more than 1,200 enterprises from all over the world to showcase their latest innovations.

China's Hisense Visual Technology presents an ultra-large TV screen featuring improved picture quality and 30-percent lower overall power consumption, by optimizing its light source structure, core chip and color management system.

"When we need red light, we simply turn on the corresponding set. Only the red light can pass through the red-green light filter. Our overall light utilization rate is very high, thanks to a high-efficiency chip and precise control," said Wang Yedong, a Hisense exhibitor.

A kitchen appliance manufacturer showcases highly energy-efficient and nature-friendly cooktop models by using green materials and technologies.

"Over 90 percent of the materials used are sustainable and environmentally-friendly. The internal circulation technology we developed addresses the root cause of air pollution from cooking fumes," said Zhang Yinfeng, the exhibitor from the manufacturer.

The compressor of an air conditioner, a major energy-consuming appliance for households, accounts for up to 80 percent of the machine's electricity consumption. The core component's upgrading is key to lowering air conditioners' emissions.

To address the issue, an air conditioner manufacturer shows dynamic energy-saving technology.

"Our dynamic energy-saving technology not only makes home healthier and more comfortable, but also contributes to a greener planet," said Zhu Lei from the air conditioner manufacturer.

An air purifier maker displays a multi-functional product using environmentally-friendly materials for both its internal filter and outer packaging.

"In terms of materials, our filter screens and filter frames are made from bamboo fiber, and our packaging materials are all biodegradable. These are just a few examples of our considerable efforts in environmental protection," said Yue Yue, an exhibitor representing the air purifier maker.

Green transition extends beyond products to services.

China has been promoting the trade-in program for home appliances and improved the recycling system, making it an important tool for expanding green consumption and driving industrial upgrading.

At the AWE2026, many e-commerce platforms and home appliance companies have upgraded their services covering sales, delivery and recycling, by introducing special subsidies, integrated disassembly and assembly, and door-to-door recycling. "Our services have extended to rural areas, truly achieving fast delivery and installation. This also solves the most difficult part of trade-in process -- collecting old machines," said Liu Xinyang, an exhibitor.

Data show that China has become the world's largest producer and consumer of home appliances, with the market share of high-efficiency and energy-saving household devices continuing to increase, and the penetration rate of green home appliances maintaining double-digit growth for many years.

Eco-friendly technology showcased at electronics fair in Shanghai

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te over his latest remarks on cross-Strait relations, accusing him of promoting secessionism and escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in a press release that Lai's speech marking his second anniversary in office was "filled with lies and deception, hostility and confrontation."

Chen accused Lai of stubbornly adhering to a secessionist stance in pursuit of "Taiwan independence," while exaggerating the so-called threats from the mainland and intensifying confrontation across the Strait.

Lai played an old trick of advocating the secessionist agenda on one hand and, on the other, calling insincerely for dialogue and exchanges with the mainland, attempting to mislead people in Taiwan and deceive the international community, he said.

Chen said that these common tricks have been seen through by more and more Taiwanese people. Their deceptive and provocative actions will be met with firm opposition from compatriots on both sides and the international community, and are doomed to fail.

Reaffirming the mainland's position on the Taiwan question, Chen said Taiwan has never been a country, is not one now, and will never become one in the future.

He described the Taiwan question as a historical issue left over from a Chinese civil war in the 1940s.

No election result in Taiwan could alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China or sever the historical and legal bonds linking the two sides of the Strait, according to Chen.

The mainland would never allow any person or force to pursue secessionist activities under any pretext, he added.

Calling secessionists "the chief culprit" who undermines cross-Strait peace, Chen said the mainland would continue to uphold the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, unite broadly with Taiwan compatriots, combat secessionist activities, and safeguard peace and stability across the Strait.

Central government spokesperson refutes Lai Ching-te's latest remarks, warns against secessionist moves