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  • Chance to tap into ‘silver market’ in China

    Chance to tap into ‘silver market’ in China

    With its rapidly ageing population, China offers the world’s largest “silver market” – and trade shows are seen as the best way for foreign companies to start to tap into these consumers.

    About one third of the Chinese economy is now “silver”. There are more than 220 million people 60 years and older – more than the populations of France, Germany and the UK combined. This is set rise to 480 million by 2050 – about a quarter of the world’s elderly.

    This growing consumer segment has greater spending power, more leisure time and improved lifestyles, according to Intex Shanghai, which is the lead organiser for the annual ChinaAid exhibition, which will have its 17th edition at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from June 8 to 10.

    Managed by the Shanghai Ageing Development Center, the show is supported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and such organisations as the China National Committee on Ageing. Other organisers include the Shanghai Municipal Committee on Ageing, China Silver Industry Association and the Shanghai Health Industry Development Association.

    Offering promotional and networking opportunities for businesses seeking a foothold in China, the show has had 66 per cent growth over the past three years.

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  • Wearable technology goes beyond watches

    Wearable technology goes beyond watches

    There is more to wearable technology than wrist devices, with more than 25 exhibitors out to prove this at a consumer technology expo coming up in Shanghai.

    They will be showcasing the latest in wearable innovation at CES Asia, which returns to Shanghai from May 11 to 13.

    Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, the event is being hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

    CTA research expects wearable sales in the emerging Asia-Pacific region to increase by 56 per cent this year.

    “Wearables are one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. They not only count our steps, they also track our mood, sleeping habits and even our pets,” says CES senior vice-president Karen Chupka.

    “The possibilities in this product category are endless.”

    Key companies exhibiting wearables at CES Asia include Garmin, Monster and Ximmerse, plus there is a wearables pavilion organised by the China Electronic Chamber of Commerce.

    New this year will be a CTA-hosted session entitled Innovative Wearables, at the Kerry Hotel on May 12. The panel will discuss innovations coming to market, as well as user interface and design.

    So far, 250 companies representing 20 countries across 15 product categories have signed up to exhibit at CES Asia, including 360, BMW, Hisense and Huawei.

    Formerly the Consumer Electronics Association, CTA is the trade association representing the $287 billion US consumer technology industry. It covers more than 2200 companies, 80 per cent of which are small businesses and startups.