A similar emphasis on both electrification and intelligent technologies can be seen in Mercedes-Benz, which is presenting nearly 40 models covering fuel-powered and electric vehicles, as well as mainstream luxury and high-end custom offerings.

　　"China has always been the strategic center of our global market. "In China, for China" is the core engine driving Mercedes-Benz"s continuous innovation and our firm commitment to the Chinese market," Ola Källenius, chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG said in a release sent to the Global Times on Friday.

　　The German car players are not alone. "There is no doubt that we should be here," Anna Matsegora from Yandex Ads, a global technology company based in Russia, told the Global Times on Friday. "This is the top priority industry fair. We start preparing for it long before it begins—sometimes several months in advance. We know that everyone who works in this industry feels the same."

　　"If they have serious plans like we do, they have to be here," she added. "We want to be noticed, especially by Chinese companies looking to enter Russia. That"s why we"re here."

　　The auto show has also been widely covered by world media outlets. AP reported that China"s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets.

　　Reuters reported that now, the country"s auto industry is hurtling toward the next disruption: Embedding artificial intelligence in cars that will make the next generation of EVs not just network-connected, but self-reasoning machines running on Chinese chips and software.

　　In line with trends