The fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) drew crowds to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 25 to 27, offering visitors a look at the latest developments in digital trade and artificial intelligence.

Under the theme "Meet the AI Future at GDTE," the event became a major platform for launching new products and showcasing emerging technologies from around the world.

The expo spanned over 170,000 square meters and attracted nearly 2,000 companies. AI was a major focus, with nearly 2,500 AI companies presenting technologies and products covering computing infrastructure, large models, and applications across a range of industries.

The event also brought together Hangzhou's homegrown technology companies. The city's "Six Little Dragons," "New Eight Steeds," and "100 Technology Dragons" innovation groups made appearances, highlighting the city's growing digital technology ecosystem and industrial capabilities.

Through exhibitions, product launches, and business matchmaking, the expo showcased emerging applications and opened up new scenarios for digital trade.

Visitors to the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) watch a robot boxing performance. [Photo/Hangzhou Daily]

A child tries smart glasses at the fifth GDTE. [Photo/Hangzhou Daily]

The Unitree exhibition area draws crowds. [Photo/Hangzhou Daily]