The 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) opened on December 4 simultaneously in Macao and Guangdong's coastal city Zhuhai.
The tech expo positions itself as a barometer for global tech trends, aiming to share the latest manufacturing innovations of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with the world.
AI applications in toys, content generation, home furniture, etc, showcased at AIE.
Co-hosted by Macao and Zhuhai, the expo exemplifies the deepening integration and coordinated innovation within the Greater Bay Area.
Covering 70,000 square meters across six themed halls, the expo strategically divides its focuses between the two host cities.
Macao's pavilions focus on smart communications, the Internet of Things, immersive media, the metaverse, and startup ventures, displaying cutting-edge developments such as 5G-enabled industrial internet, 6G networks, brain-computer interfaces, and all-in-one VR devices.
Zhuhai's exhibits highlight smart manufacturing equipment, intelligent transportation solutions, and the connected home, featuring drones, 3D printing, and self-driving vehicles.
In Smart Home Pavilion
The opening ceremony was held in Macao and featured a high-level forum with prominent figures, including Nobel laureate Daniel Shechtman and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who explored topics like AI-powered machinery control. Industry leaders from companies such as TCL and WeRide shared practical perspectives on innovation, tech convergence, and the future of autonomous mobility. The forum also saw the release of a global industry white paper designed to guide the sector's development.
Robots provide smart solutions at AIE.
Zhuhai's program emphasized global product launches, hosting dedicated events for smart equipment, new energy vehicles, and drone technology. Highlights included the global debut of a 360-degree panoramic drone, a new long-range electric vehicle, and a dexterous robotic hand for medical rehabilitation—showcasing tangible outputs of the Greater Bay Area's advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Smart vehicles presented in the Zhuhai section.
The expo drew significant interest, with registered attendance from over 2,700 buyers and 5,000 professional visitors from more than 20 countries and regions. Major global firms such as Amazon, Intel, and Siemens are among the participating organizations.
New products launch.
For the following days running through Dec. 6, AIE is hosting seminars and product launches covering digital twins, intelligent communication, and intelligent sensors alongside matchmaking events, aligning supply from the GBA with global needs.
Reporter | Huang Xinyi
Photo | Qin Shaolong
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
