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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


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CHINAPLAS 2022 to kick off on April 25

Jan 05, 2022

CHINAPLAS 2022, the world's biggest platform showcasing advanced rubber and plastic technology, is returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 25 for three days, using up 360,000 square meters of exhibition ground space. The show is slated to exhibit over 4,000 domestic and international quality exhibitors and prepare the rubber and plastic industry to engage wi...


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Automechanika Shanghai 2021 announces onsite-to-online touchpoints that support knowledge sharing and networking

Nov 15, 2021

Automechanika Shanghai continues to address the demand for knowledge sharing and network building that industry professionals crave. Players can access valuable online content in the lead-up to the physical show, offering a sneak peek into the global automotive trends discussed during onsite events on 24 to 27 November 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The show rei...


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Leading brands at Automechanika Shanghai 2021 hint at opportunities along the value chain

Nov 02, 2021

In recent years, public opinion has continued to shift in favour of more sustainable and eco-friendly mobility options. The new energy passenger vehicle market illustrates this direction with a record surge of sales by over 40 percent during 2020 and a separate one million new energy commercial vehicles on the road. Of this, China accounted for nearly 38 percent of last year's electric vehicle pu...


TAITRA Chairman James Huang and VIPs tour an electric bus at the 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan show. (Photo credit: TAITRA)

2035 E-Mobility Taiwan draws to a close, presents tangible results of recent trends

Oct 22, 2021

The first edition of the three-day in-person 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan wrapped up to a close on the 22nd, with its virtual edition continuing to Nov. 20. E-Mobility is an international exhibition that showcases the electric vehicle and self-driving car ecosystem. As show organizer TAITRA's Chairman James Huang said during his opening ceremony remarks on the 20th, the much-touted show is intended ...


One month-long COMPUTEXVirtual kicks off this week with keynote speeches</h2>

One month-long COMPUTEXVirtual kicks off this week with keynote speeches

Jun 01, 2021

The 2021 Taipei International Computer Show (COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2021) kicked off its #COMPUTEXVirtual online exhibition on May 31, peppering online keynote events throughout the one-month event. Intel Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Michelle Johnston Holthaus led the opening keynote speech, sharing how the rapidly accelerating digital transformation can release a new era of inn...


AMPA 2021 to take place virtually and physically</h2>

AMPA 2021 to take place virtually and physically

Apr 01, 2021

The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (AMPA) will be held on April 14-17, 2021 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1. Supported by the automobile aftermarket industry, the show will take place both virtually and physically, where worldwide industry peers can still meet and get business done from afar. Keeping up with the latest global trend while maintaining t...


Smart City Summit and Expo kicks off, hybrid show boasts pre-covid numbers</h2>

Smart City Summit and Expo kicks off, hybrid show boasts pre-covid numbers

Mar 24, 2021

Taipei Computer Association Chairman Paul Peng said the 2021 Smart City Summit and Expo could reach buyers in over 150 countries through offline and virtual exhibitions. Foreign buyers could make up over 70% of total visitors and bring in 600,000 online viewership. During the show's opening ceremony, Peng said in his remarks that even if the upper half of 2021 is still uncertain due to COVID-1...


The 16th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2020 closes, brokering new automotive trade fair experiences </h2>

The 16th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2020 closes, brokering new automotive trade fair experiences

Dec 09, 2020

Rounding up a unique year, Automechanika Shanghai’s physical fair closes its doors after successfully engaging with players worldwide through its hybrid platform, AMS Live. These onsite-to-online activities presented dynamic opportunities to reconnect the automotive ecosystem and further stimulate industry recovery. Preliminary participation figures portray the eagerness from companies to get ba...


Automechanika Shanghai 2020 opens tomorrow, jump starting the resumption of trade fairs for the automotive industry</h2>

Automechanika Shanghai 2020 opens tomorrow, jump starting the resumption of trade fairs for the automotive industry

Dec 04, 2020

For the first time, Automechanika Shanghai establishes hybrid gateways for onsite and overseas players accessing one of the most valuable assemblies for the automotive industry in 2020. Under the prevailing “Dual Circulation” policy in China, the show’s new format opens up wider sourcing, networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities to address evolving market needs. While it physically opens to...


1-on-1 Virtual Procurement Sessions on Day 1 of Taipei AMPA, removing restrictions on location and time for local and global buyers to get in touch. (Photo taken by Lin Yu-shuan)

2020 Taipei AMPA Post-Show Report

Nov 09, 2020

Preface The three-in-one Taipei AMPA wrapped up on Oct. 24 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. According to TAITRA’s statistics, the four-day event attracted approximately 6,000 professional visitors, including representatives from Tesla Taiwan, TOYOTA, FORD, NISSAN, the joint EV venture between Foxconn and Yulon, and Michelin Tires. Unlike previous events, TAITRA organized a virtual e...