World Brand Moganshan Conference Opens in China
The 2026 World Brand Moganshan Conference opened on May 9 in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, under the theme "Brands Bring Better Future for the World." The event runs through May 12 and brings together global brand representatives. Chinese companies are increasing research and development spending while expanding their international presence through innovation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe 2026 World Brand Moganshan Conference opened May 9 in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, and will run through May 12. " Organizers said the event serves as a platform to connect global brand expertise and innovation efforts. Chinese brands are shifting from their role in global supply chains toward developing new quality productive forces.
Innovation has become a central strategy for these brands as they seek to expand into new markets and drive growth. This approach was highlighted at the conference, which opened amid warm May weather and lush mountain greenery in the region. During the recent May Day holiday, the first official store of Unitree Robotics opened in Beijing's Wangfujing shopping district.
The store drew large crowds of visitors who interacted with the G1 humanoid robot, Go2 quadruped robot and other products. Unitree Robotics has gained international attention in the technology sector for its work in embodied intelligence, including advances in hardware structure, motion control and human-machine interaction.
According to the 2025 Top 500 Chinese Enterprises list, the included brands invested a total of 1.73 trillion yuan in research and development.
Their R&D intensity reached a record 1.95 percent, rising for eight consecutive years. The top 500 companies held 2.2437 million valid patents in 2025, an increase of 10.54 percent from the previous year. These figures indicate rising investment and output in innovation among major Chinese enterprises.
The conference continues through May 12 with further discussions on brand development and global cooperation.
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Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 9, 2026
2026 World Brand Moganshan Conference opened in Deqing County.
1 sourceBenzinga - May 2026
Unitree Robotics opened its first official store in Beijing during May Day holiday.
1 sourceBenzinga - 2025
Top 500 Chinese Enterprises recorded 1.73 trillion yuan R&D investment and 2.2437 million patents.
1 sourceBenzinga
Potential Impact
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Patent holdings among top Chinese enterprises grew over 10 percent in 2025.
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Chinese companies continue increasing R&D spending as share of revenue reaches record levels.
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Unitree Robotics expands direct consumer access to its humanoid and quadruped robots in major retail areas.
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The four-day conference facilitates meetings between Chinese and international brand representatives.
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