Scooters, hidden cameras and robot cats: What to expect from Chinese companies at CES 2020

Chinese presence at CES declines for the second year, but there are still surprises

CES 2020 runs from January 7th to the 10th with more than 4,500 exhibitors. (Picture: AFP)
Two years ago, China had such a big presence at the Consumer Electronics Show that it was jokingly dubbed the Chinese electronics show. But the ongoing trade war has had an impact. The number of Chinese exhibitors dropped from 1,551 in 2018 to 1,120 in 2019, and it’s projected to drop a further 5% to 6% this year. The number of Chinese attendees also reportedly dropped from 15,383 in 2018 to 12,839 in 2019.

Still, despite the smaller presence, there are still likely to be a few highlights from Chinese companies at the show.

Print option is available for subscribers only.
SUBSCRIBE NOW
Copyright © 2025 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.