Guangzhou (ANTARA) - Maria Laura from Argentina, who has struggled to\nwalk due to weakened muscle strength and has relied on a wheelchair for\nyears, attended the Canton Fair as a companion to help a friend purchase\nhair styling products.<\/p>\n
However, in the robot services exhibition area, she discovered an\nunexpected surprise: the opportunity to stand again.<\/p>\n
At the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair,\nthe 139th edition of which recently concluded in Guangzhou, southern\nChina\u2019s Guangdong Province, she donned an exoskeleton robot developed by\nHangzhou TransitX Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., with the assistance\nof staff.<\/p>\n
She then stood steadily and began walking on her own.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can walk on my own. It feels amazing. My legs are getting\nstronger,\u201d said Laura, greeted with resounding applause from visitors,\nwhile her friend shed tears of joy.<\/p>\n
This moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral online,\nreflecting how \u201cMade in China\u201d products are advancing in the value chain\ntowards intelligent manufacturing.<\/p>\n
According to Liang Linchao, the founder and CEO of the Hangzhou-based\ntechnology company, the exoskeleton robot can detect movement intentions\nbased on the user\u2019s subtle body motions. The robot then activates its\nmotors to assist with leg movements, providing support for sports\nenthusiasts, the elderly, and individuals with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n
When the company first showcased the product at the 137th Canton Fair\na year ago, the robot weighed 2.4 kilograms. Since then, its weight has\nbeen reduced to 1.8 kilograms, marking a significant improvement in\nlighter design, while its algorithms have also been fully optimised.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t wait years to improve products. New versions frequently\narrive within three to six months, and our new technology research and\ndevelopment line is always ongoing,\u201d said Liang, adding that such rapid\niteration is possible thanks to China\u2019s established industrial chain,\nwith suppliers in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta able to\nquickly respond to demands regarding price, weight, and\nfunctionality.<\/p>\n
A similar shift is evident in the new energy sector, where Chinese\ncompanies are moving away from price competition towards localised\nsolutions and comprehensive offerings.<\/p>\n
For example, Shenzhen Huaxing New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.\u00a0has\ndeveloped a small smart energy storage unit specifically designed for\nEurope, where grid stability is limited and electricity prices fluctuate\nevery 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the face of growing global energy challenges, energy storage will\nremain a rapidly growing industry for decades,\u201d said Sun Huaibing,\nR&D director at the company. \u201cPrice competition alone is not\nsustainable. The key is to provide solutions tailored to needs and\nprofessional services.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even in the accessories industry, often seen as having certain\ntechnological barriers, design and technology remain the main drivers.\nGuangzhou Justop Accessories Ltd.\u00a0exports 90% of its products, mainly\nstainless steel ornaments. The company now serves a broader global\nmarket, expanding beyond Europe and the United States to Asia, Africa,\nLatin America, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe launch 300 to 500 stock keeping units (SKUs) per month. This\nrapid iteration keeps us at the forefront of the global fashion world,\nand our customers are willing to establish long-term partnerships with\nus,\u201d said Chen Danping, deputy general manager of the company.<\/p>\n
The 139th Canton Fair closed on Tuesday (5\/5) and attracted more than\n32,000 exhibitors. Up to 4 May, the fair had drawn 314,000 foreign\nbuyers from 220 countries and regions, a record high. In addition, data\nfrom the General Administration of Customs (GAC) shows that China\u2019s\nforeign goods trade value reached 11.84 trillion yuan (1 yuan = Rp2,553)\nin the first quarter of 2026, up 15% year-on-year.<\/p>\n
Zhu Yong, director of the China Foreign Trade Centre, stated that\ndespite an increasingly uncertain external environment, the Canton Fair\nis becoming more vibrant. Zhu said this reflects strong confidence in\nChina\u2019s complete industrial chain and stable supply chain, as well as\nthe \u201cvoice of confidence\u201d in the Chinese economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year, some say business is getting harder. But opportunities\nand challenges always go hand in hand. Demand is always there, but the\nkey is whether you can find it,\u201d said Wei Fenhai, sales manager at\nFour-Faith Group, a digital technology company located in eastern\nChina\u2019s Fujian Province.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Chinese people are the best sellers in the world in my opinion.\nMost of the goods we use in the world come from here,\u201d said Tidiane\nTally, a buyer from France. \u201cSo, even if we are hit by crisis, people\nwill still need and cooperate with China because of all the quality that\nChina has.\u201d<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/139th-canton-fair-highlights-improvement-in-product-quality-1778181231", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }