Gallery | WCIFIT: Robots, Cars and Low-Altitude Flights Shine

A robot greets an "astronaut" display, at the Chinalco booth in Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

The 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened to the public on the same day. The 110,000-square-meter exhibition area was divided into 3 thematic exhibition zones and 9 exhibition halls, showcasing a dazzling array of exhibits that captivated visitors. Cutting-edge innovations from frontier sectors such as intelligent connected new energy vehicles (ICNV), semiconductors, new energy, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital technology made their debut. This year's WCIFIT implemented free admission with real-name registration, and the exhibition ran until 13:00 on May 25, allowing residents to visit during the weekend.

Children interact with robots at Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

The "Liangjiang-made" Sirius intelligent robot dog attracted photographers at the Liangjiang New Area Exhibition Hall in Chongqing International Expo Center, May 22, 2025. This marks China's first consumer-grade high-dynamic small intelligent quadruped robot. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

An eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft is displayed, at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation booth in Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

A fighter jet model exhibited at Sichuan Pavilion in Chongqing International Expo Center draws crowds, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

RadRock Tech showcases its self-developed surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter wafers at Liangjiang New Area exhibition hall of Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

China's first hydrogen-powered hybrid-wing drone with over 8-hour flight endurance is unveiled at Liangjiang New Area exhibition hall of Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

Chongqing Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles Parts Industrial Park exhibits lightweight automotive materials and other products at Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

A citizen tries out a "Chongqing-made" new energy vehicle at Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

Visitors inquire about and purchasing robots at Chongqing International Expo Center, May 23, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

A robot shakes hands with a female visitor at Chinalco booth in Chongqing International Expo Center, May 22, 2025. "It's so 'smart'! It picked the only beauty here!" joked attendees. It was learned that this robot model utilizes aluminum alloy extrusion materials supplied by Chinalco. Photograph courtesy of Reporter Zhang Jinhui

Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily