From intelligent factories to next-generation tires, Guangrao county in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, once again became a global meeting point during the 16th China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire & Accessory Parts Exhibition, which opened on May 15 at the Guangrao International Expo Center.

This year's exhibition closely follows the development priorities of high-end, green, intelligent, and international growth. [Photo/Dazhong News]
The event brought together leading enterprises, buyers, and industry experts from around the world. Covering 55,000 square meters, the exhibition featured more than 800 booths across the full industrial chain, including tires, wheels, equipment, raw materials, auto parts, and maintenance services.

The exhibition attracts strong interest and a high level of visitor engagement. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Staff member presents tire products to professional visitors during the exhibition. [Photo/Dazhong News]
This year's expo placed strong emphasis on service-oriented manufacturing, green development, and digital transformation. Special zones highlighted new energy tires, circular economy solutions, industry-university-research cooperation, and AI-powered manufacturing, with major technology companies presenting industrial AI applications.

A range of automotive wheels is displayed at the Guangrao expo. [Photo/Dazhong News]
More than 50 leading global tire companies and Fortune Global 500 enterprises joined the exhibition, along with professional buyers from over 70 countries and regions.

Buyers and exhibitors hold business talks at the expo. [Photo/Dazhong News]
As a key tire manufacturer and exporter in China, Guangrao is accelerating its shift from production-oriented manufacturing to service-oriented, intelligent, and high-value industrial development.