[MWC On-site] Autonomous Cars and Transparent Laptops... Notable Performances of Chinese Companies

On the 26th (local time), the opening day of the world's largest mobile telecommunications exhibition, Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, visitors at the Xiaomi booth in the Fira Gran Via exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain, examined the Xiaomi electric vehicle SU7.
The theme of MWC 2024 is "Future First," which signifies that various technologies, industries, groups, and countries must unite and prepare for the future ahead. Photo by Joint Press Corps

Chinese companies, which had been unable to spread their wings due to U.S. trade sanctions, are attracting attention by unveiling transparent laptops and autonomous electric vehicles at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2024.

On the 26th (local time), Xiaomi showcased its autonomous electric vehicle SU7 and the on-device AI phone Xiaomi 14 series at a large exhibition hall at MWC held in Barcelona, Spain. The 14 series, which was first released in China, features AI-powered meeting summaries and photo editing functions. Xiaomi introduced the SU7, a mid-to-large sedan, with a top speed of 265 km/h and the ability to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds. Notably, Xiaomi revealed a vision to enrich life and build a human-centered future by connecting the car with various smart home products through Xiaomi HyperOS.

Xiaomi placed a dancing robot dog, ‘CyberDog 2,’ at the entrance of the exhibition hall, capturing the attention of passing visitors. It received applause by performing a handstand and a ‘backflip,’ jumping backward and spinning once in the air. A Xiaomi staff member explained, "It can dance and be used like a pet, but it can also be equipped with a camera for tracking and various other purposes."

Lenovo, famous for its laptops, unveiled its concept product, a transparent laptop, for the first time at this MWC. The fascinating sight of a transparent panel display showing not only the user’s input but also a sunflower behind it attracted many overseas IT influencers and generated great interest.

Huawei, the largest sponsor of MWC, emphasized the need to seize the opportunities brought by the evolved 5G mobile communication technology, 5.5G. Huawei’s booth, located in the first hall of the event venue, was themed around a future where everything is intelligently connected.

With the commercialization of 5.5G expected this year, Li Feng, Huawei’s Chief Corporate Vice President and President of ICT Sales and Services, introduced how telecom operators can succeed in 5G business and create new growth opportunities through 5.5G.

He explained, "Currently, 20% of mobile subscribers worldwide use 5G, generating 30% of total mobile traffic and contributing 40% of mobile service revenue." He added, "As 5.5G, AI, and cloud converge, telecom operators will be able to leverage the potential of new applications and capabilities." Li Feng emphasized that telecom operators worldwide must focus on high-quality networking, multidimensional monetization, new services, and generative AI to seize the opportunities brought by 5.5G.

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