Industry

Electronica Shanghai 2026 feels like a small city as China's industrial ecosystem fills venue and beyond

More than 10 shuttle buses ran constantly between halls at Electronica Shanghai 2026, where 2,032 companies filled 10 halls across about 120,000 square metres. Convenience stores and dining areas served crowds, while strict bag checks controlled entry. Some visitors collected business cards, with an exhibitor citing a black market for contacts. Vendors sold products to booth staff, and companies without booths held meetings in shared spaces. A Korean participant called the ecosystem a threat.

Games & Commerce

Game industry still sees winners and losers despite vibe-coding boom

Layoffs are spreading across industries on expectations of AI-driven productivity gains, but many in gaming see AI as less able to replace people, especially in creative work. Vibe coding has helped increase the number of games released, yet views are split on whether AI meaningfully improves game experiences. Some warn heavy AI use could erode gamer trust. Market concentration also persists, with top publishers capturing most revenue and downloads.