Beyond the 640M Yuan Deals: What the 2026 World Intelligence Expo Told Us About AI’s Next Phase

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Wang Ming, senior researcher at the China AI Industry Research Center, says this year’s World Intelligence Expo isn’t just about the flashy numbers—it’s the first time we’ve seen such a tight link between AI agents and industrial operating systems. Most people fixate on the 640 million yuan in intended deals, but the 248 cutting-edge tech debuts (especially hyper-intelligent integrated computing platforms) signal AI is moving from isolated apps to end-to-end industrial solutions. The joint hosting by Tianjin and Chongqing also hints at a national push to spread AI innovation beyond coastal hubs to inland clusters.

The expo closed in Tianjin on June 2, co-hosted by Tianjin and Chongqing. This year’s event upgraded its format and content, hitting new highs in guest caliber, exhibition scale, and product quality. It brought together 537 professional buyer delegations, holding 454 government-enterprise and B2B matching sessions. In total, 364 cooperation agreements were signed, with intended procurement value around 640 million yuan. Attendees got a look at 248 cutting-edge tech products and innovations, plus eight industry reports covering AI agent security, computing power infrastructure, industrial OS, and hyper-intelligent platforms. The 2026 China New Generation AI Industry Development Report revealed that by end-2025, China had over 6,000 AI enterprises, with core industry scale exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan. International participation was strong: over 170 delegates from 70 countries and regions attended, and 30+ global leaders like Tesla, Siemens, and Kawasaki showcased their latest offerings. Competitions and forums fostered exchange, linking domestic and international resources to build an open cross-border cooperation framework.

Looking at the bigger picture, two trends stand out. First, AI is merging with physical industries to create intelligent ecosystems—enterprises want integrated solutions, not standalone tools. Second, global collaboration is key; 70 countries’ participation proves AI innovation isn’t a zero-sum game. China’s 1.2 trillion yuan core AI scale solidifies its global position, but international players like Tesla are eager to tap into its market. Ahead, we’ll see more cross-regional cooperation to spread AI benefits. Also, AI agent security will become a priority as more systems deploy—this is a gap the industry needs to fill fast to avoid risks.