On June 22, the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) kicked off in Beijing. The expo has brought together 676 global exhibitors under the theme "Connecting the World for a Shared Future." More than 160 new products, technologies and services are expected to debut at this year's expo. A series of "tech surprises" has taken center stage, spanning digital technology, advanced manufacturing, green agriculture, healthy life, smart vehicle, clean energy, and supply chain service. As a bridge between innovation and industry, intellectual property (IP) plays a vital role in protecting these innovations, enabling their commercialization, and linking them to global markets. Ready to explore? Let's start unboxing.
A robot traffic cop in action
At the booth of Zhejiang Supcon Information Co., Ltd., a robot dressed in a fluorescent yellow uniform has become a crowd favorite. Acting like a real traffic officer, it can perform eight standard traffic-control gestures with precision—and even throw in playful gestures like finger hearts and thumbs-up. "Powered by advanced vision and large language models, the robot is designed for traffic control at intersections, traffic violation guidance, and smart navigation assistance. It effectively addresses the efficiency bottlenecks and manpower shortages faced by traditional traffic management systems," said Ding Jia, President of the company's Innovation Research Institute. Ding added that a 15-unit fleet of these robots has officially been deployed in Hangzhou, serving as a new tool in urban traffic management.
"Maglev trains" running on the production line
Imagine shrinking a maglev train into a small, fast-moving block on a production line. It not only offers high speed, precision, and low energy consumption, but can also be flexibly and intelligently assembled like building blocks. At this year's expo, Hunan Ling Xiang Maglev Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled two new products for the first time: the AI-MagNet OS integrated platform and the magnetic drive transmission line powered by moving modules. According to the company's Market Manager He Linchun, the AI integrated platform functions as a "smart brain" for industrial magnetic drive production lines. By integrating AI algorithms, real-time sensor data, and system-wide intelligent scheduling capabilities, the platform helps smart factories achieve production visualization, precise management and control, and intelligent scheduling. The company has built a robust IP portfolio with over 300 patents and established more than 10 overseas technical service centers, helping bring China's smart manufacturing technologies to global markets.
A "health guardian" collecting animal physiological data
With just one capsule, the device can enter a cow's rumen, continuously collect physiological data, and analyze health, growth, and reproduction conditions through digital profiling. At the Green Agriculture Exhibition Area, Inner Mongolia Jishuo Technology Co., Ltd., a four-time participant at CISCE, once again showcased its independently developed bovine rumen capsule — an implantable physiological data collection terminal for ruminants. "This year, we partnered with the China Animal Disease Control Center. By leveraging its 'Wuji' intelligent animal disease diagnosis model, we conducted in-depth analysis of the collected data, providing strong support for real-time animal monitoring, digital farming, and food safety traceability," said Li Xianlong, Deputy General Manager of the company. Li added that the company has secured more than 40 IP rights related to this technology, covering hardware, algorithm models, software, and other fields. Today, this technology and its related solutions have been deployed in multiple countries and regions, including Brazil and New Zealand.
Building a "super converter" for biomanufacturing
At this year's expo, the world's leading synthetic biology pilot-scale commercialization platform presented by Bloomage Biotech demonstrated China's systematic engineering capabilities in biomanufacturing, particularly its ability to turn laboratory breakthroughs into large-scale commercial products. "Our commercialization platform in Tianjin is open to the public through various models, including technology transfer, collaborative development, and patent licensing. It provides universities, research institutes, and startups with full-chain services covering proof of concept, pilot-scale expansion, and industrial incubation," said Yu Xinyang, Content Strategy Manager of the Brand and Central Marketing Department at Bloomage Biotech. She added that the platform is currently equipped with 64 flexible pilot production lines and has facilitated the commercialization of more than 30 products, including salidroside and collagen.
Bringing flying taxis closer to reality
At the booth of Guangdong GOVY TECH Co., Ltd. (GOVY), its AirCab Manned Aerial Vehicle attracted both Chinese and international exhibitors with its streamlined design and distinctive front lighting. "The AirCab has a range of approximately 30 kilometers and adopts a six-axis, 12-rotor configuration. Equipped with comprehensive obstacle-avoidance capabilities and an autonomous flight system, it is designed for a range of low-altitude mobility scenarios, including urban commuting and sightseeing, providing users with a comfortable and convenient travel experience," said Li Shuhan, Public Relations Director of GOVY. She added that the company has filed more than 260 patent applications related to the AirCab, building end-to-end capabilities spanning R&D, intelligent manufacturing and mass production. In May 2026, GOVY's Guangzhou factory successfully rolled out its first aircraft. The company expects to complete airworthiness certification and begin commercial deliveries by the end of 2026.
A "green energy hub" along the Silk Road
At the Clean Energy Exhibition Area, the "Silk Road Clean Energy Industrial Chain (Xinjiang China–Central Asia)" pavilion has become a hub linking China and Central Asia, where 11 companies showcased innovations in clean energy.
How can energy-intensive mines reduce their carbon footprint? Voltanova (Xinjiang) New Energy Joint Stock Co., Ltd. has provided an answer with its integrated zero-carbon mining solution. According to Dilare Kuerban, Chairman of Voltanova, the company has continued to innovate in areas including renewable energy development and the construction of vanadium-titanium zero-carbon mines. It has built a patent portfolio covering low-carbon technologies and PV inspection technologies. It has also developed software systems for carbon accounting and management, as well as smart energy-storage scheduling systems for mining operations, providing technical support for the deployment of green energy solutions.