AWE 2026, a grand technology event, kicks off, with China's AI reaching the global forefront and digital assets ushering in a new era.

On March 12th, the 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE 2026) opened in Shanghai, themed "AI Technology, Smart Future," showcasing cutting-edge achievements such as humanoid robots, AI-powered home appliances, and brain-computer interfaces. Simultaneously, a significant development emerged in the global AI industry—for the first time, China's large-scale AI model usage has consistently surpassed that of the United States. This dual surge in activity presents new opportunities for strategic positioning in the domain name trading and digital asset sectors.

AWE 2026 Showcases Cutting-Edge Technologies: Reshaping Future Living

This year's AWE became a showcase of embodied intelligence and future technologies, with humanoid robots, AI-powered home appliances, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) being the three main highlights, injecting momentum into related digital assets.

In the field of humanoid robots, Chinese companies have achieved a leap from the laboratory to practical applications. Companies such as Magic Atom and Zhiyuan Robotics showcased multiple commercial-grade products covering scenarios such as industrial handling, entertainment, and home services, pushing robots from "concept" to "practical."

The AI-powered home appliance sector saw an upgrade, with L4-level intelligent agent architecture becoming mainstream. Companies such as Hisense and Huawei launched intelligent central devices and security architectures, enabling interconnectivity of all home appliances. Their core relies on domestically developed AI models, showcasing China's AI technological strength.

The practical application of brain-computer interface technology in daily life was a pleasant surprise. Companies such as StrongBrain Technology and SuperBrain Galaxy showcased products such as prosthetic hands and brain-controlled drones, breaking the boundaries of human-computer interaction and marking China's position among the world's leaders in this field.

Historic Comeback: China's AI Models Top Global Usage Chart

On the eve of AWE (AI Expo), OpenRouter data showed that from March 2nd to 8th, the weekly usage of large-scale AI models in China reached 4.19 trillion tokens, a surge of 34.9% week-on-week, surpassing the US (3.63 trillion tokens) for two consecutive weeks. This marks the beginning of a "US-China bipolar, China-leading" era in global AI competition.

This comeback stems from the long-term accumulation of China's AI industry: domestically produced models offer outstanding cost-effectiveness, with prices far lower than similar overseas products; precise technical routes focus on efficiency optimization and breakthroughs in vertical scenarios; and an open and win-win open-source ecosystem forms a unique competitive advantage.

Token usage directly reflects the intensity of commercial demand. This comeback signifies that China's AI has shifted from "technology catching up" to "scale leadership," also bringing opportunities to related industries of domestic computing power.

Digital Asset Boom Emerges: Domain Names and Digital Assets Enter Golden Age of Investment

Dual technological benefits continue to penetrate the domain name trading and digital asset sectors, creating new value growth points.

In the domain name trading market, demand for Chinese and English domain names related to AI, humanoid robots, and brain-computer interfaces has surged. Technology-related suffixes such as .ai and .tech are highly sought after, becoming the first choice for businesses to build their brands and for investors to allocate assets, offering significant appreciation potential.

In the digital asset sector, related digital collectibles and virtual assets are attracting attention due to their technological scarcity. AI technology is also empowering transaction efficiency and security. China's leading position in AI is driving a revaluation of technology-related digital assets, highlighting their long-term investment value.

Industry insiders say that the rise of the technology industry will inevitably drive the upgrading of digital assets. Investors should focus on core tracks such as AI, identifying high-quality targets and seizing opportunities.

From the cutting-edge technology showcase at AWE to China's AI dominance, Chinese technology is reshaping the global landscape and bringing industrial upgrading opportunities to the domain name and digital asset sectors. Following the trend is crucial to capturing the dividends of the digital economy.

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