Beijing Auto Indicate poised to become world’s largest amid rise of Chinese EV industry Excitement is surging across the auto industry as domestic and international carmakers converge on Beijing ahead of what is set to be the world’s largest auto show. Running from Friday through May 3, the Beijing Auto Show comes as companies race to unveil new models and cutting-edge technologies while vying for attention, partnerships, and market momentum during a crucial window for the industry. Analysts say global attention—once focused on auto shows in Munich and Tokyo—is increasingly shifting to China, where the rapid rise of new energy vehicles mirrors the broader global energy transition. The deep integration of electrification and intelligent driving technologies has, in their view, given Chinese automakers a generational edge in the intensifying global competition. According to the Beijing Municipal Government’s official website, this year’s exhibition marks a historic leap in scale—setting a new benchmark for the Beijing Auto Show and poised to break global records as the world’s largest and most influential automotive showcase. This year’s auto show covers a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters, bringing together nearly 1,000 automakers from 21 countries and regions. It is expected to attract close to 1 million visitors, according to media reports. Official data shows that a total of 1,451 vehicles will be exhibited at this year’s auto show, according to the Securities Times.
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