The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention opened in Hefei, drawing attention to advances in unmanned technology, according to 中工网. The event featured demonstrations of unmanned systems as a central part of this year's program, the outlet reported.
Among the exhibitors, Changhong presented a bipedal humanoid robot alongside advanced radiotherapy equipment, according to news.cn. The company's display was one of the showcased results at the convention.
The gathering also included a cooperation and exchange meeting for private enterprises in China's manufacturing sector, 新浪财经 reported. Separately, 人民网's Anhui channel highlighted how a single industrial design achievement reflects the growth of the industry in Hefei's Shushan District. 凤凰网 reported on the convention's opening in the city.
The range of coverage points to the convention's role as a platform where robotics, medical technology and industrial design are presented together, with Hefei hosting the event.
What to watch next: further details on the unmanned technology demonstrations and any outcomes from the private enterprise exchange meeting.
