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WAIC 2026 Youth Innovation Forum Focuses on Global AI Governance; 9 Breakthrough Prize Laureates Lecture in Beijing
WAIC sub-forum series continues with 9 ICBS Breakthrough Science Medal laureates delivering lectures at Beijing Yanqihu, August 10-12. The concurrent forum explores global AI governance and youth innovation.
IFLA WLIC 2026 Opens in Busan with 3,300+ Delegates from 120 Countries
IFLA WLIC 2026 opens at BEXCO Busan with 3,300+ delegates from 120+ countries, 180+ academic sessions, 76-booth exhibition. Busan signs tripartite MOU with IFLA and ALA.
16th China International Animation Expo Opens in Dongguan with 2,200+ IPs
The 16th China International Animation Expo opened August 6 in Dongguan with 2,200+ IPs. China's first trendy toy technical trade measures evaluation base was established. Annual licensed product retail reaches 180 billion yuan.
30th Caspian Construction Week Opens in Baku with 299 Companies from 17 Countries
The 30th Caspian Construction Week opens at Baku Expo Center with 299 companies from 17 countries. Germany, Italy and 2 others set up national pavilions. Over 30 years, 6,500+ companies from 58 countries have participated.

2026 Busan International Buddhist Expo Opens with 355 Booths and 70,000 Expected Visitors, a New Record
The Busan International Buddhist Expo opened at BEXCO with 355 booths, expecting 70,000 visitors over 4 days. Relocated to Busan for the first time to build the "Buddhist Capital Busan" city brand. The Mayor of Busan and the head of the Jogye Order attended.
20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Opens, Setting Economic Contribution Record
The 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opened at Darwin Convention Center with 75+ art centers showcasing works from 1,800+ artists, contributing A$15 million to the Northern Territory economy.

Southeast Asia's Largest Theme Park Expo Fun Asia Expo Opens in Jakarta with 150+ Companies from 12 Countries
Fun Asia Expo brings together 150+ companies from 12 countries including China, Canada, Italy, USA and UAE, showcasing approximately 1,000 amusement products and technologies. Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Tourism attended the opening.

16th China International Animation Expo Opens in Dongguan, Focusing on Trade Services for Industry Going Global
The 16th China International Animation Expo opens August 6-10 in Dongguan. The city has over 8,000 toy companies and exported 10.77 billion yuan in toys in H1 (+8%), covering 120+ countries. Huangpu Customs provided on-site interpretation of EU toy safety regulations.

2026 Global Esports Conference Held in Shanghai with International Industry Leaders
The 2026 Global Esports Conference was held in Shanghai on July 31, featuring industry reports and 12 keynote speeches with representatives from Qualcomm, Perfect World, ESL FACEIT Group, and other global esports leaders.

23rd ChinaJoy Opens in Shanghai with Nearly 900 Exhibitors
The 2026 ChinaJoy runs from July 31 to August 3 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Themed Play with AI, it attracts nearly 900 exhibitors with an estimated daily attendance of 60,000-70,000.

Thailand Launches First Content Industry Trade Fair TCM 2026 in Bangkok
Thailand's DITP launched the first Thailand Content Market (TCM 2026) in Bangkok, covering six sectors including film, games, art toys, books, IP, and production services, with BIDC and BICM business matching programs.

20th National Philatelic Exhibition Awards Announced, Hengyang Collections Win Gold and Gilded Awards
The 20th National Philatelic Exhibition awards were announced, with two Hengyang stamp collections winning gold and gilded awards respectively, achieving Hengyang's best results at the national level.
