Chinese tech firms display innovations at CES show

China's leading display manufacturers showcased cutting-edge screen technologies at CES 2026, introducing innovations ranging from rollable OLED panels to advanced Mini LED systems designed to deliver more natural colors, enhanced viewing comfort and human-centric experiences.

BOE Technology Group, China's largest display panel maker, presented more than 60 products at the tech show, including the global debut of its HERO 2.0 intelligent cockpit that combines high-end display technologies with artificial intelligence capabilities for automotive applications.

The "comprehensive smart cockpit solutions" are designed for relaxation, entertainment and work scenarios in vehicles, according to the company. Among the AI-enhanced features is an under-display camera with an AI enhancement algorithm that supports high-precision facial recognition.

"We have incorporated AI technologies into the company's development strategy, and at this year's CES, AI can be seen integrated across our products," said Su Ning, senior vice-president of BOE Group and chairman and CEO of BOE Varitronix.

BOE also unveiled several OLED products, including what is billed as the industry's first 17-inch electrically rollable portable display panel. The device can be carried as a lightweight tablet and expanded into a larger screen, supporting both mobile work and audio-visual entertainment.

OLED technology creates vibrant, thin displays by using organic compounds that emit light when an electric current passes through them, eliminating the need for a backlight, unlike traditional LCD screens.

For automotive applications, BOE applied Mini LED technology in vehicle displays. Mini LED uses tiny LEDs to backlight LCD screens, creating deeper blacks, higher contrast and greater brightness. A head-up display product based on this technology offers high brightness and pixel density, remaining clearly visible even in strong sunlight.

Chinese home appliance maker Hisense showcased its 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV at CES, powered by the company's self-developed "RGB MiniLED Evo" technology, which it says enables more authentic color expression, enhanced viewing comfort and balanced energy efficiency.

"This represents an entire evolution which touches every step from the light source and processor to color management," said Li Wei, president of Hisense Visual Technology.

Rather than pursuing parameter-driven performance alone, the RGB MiniLED Evo introduces an industry-first sky blue-cyan fourth LED into the backlight.

"This technology also solves three of the industry's biggest challenges: no more color bleeding, no more halo effects and no more tint shift," Li said.

China has established a commanding position in the global display industry, with approximately 70 percent of LCD production capacity now located on the Chinese mainland, according to industry data.

"China is already far ahead in the LCD sector," said Si Da, vice-president and chief brand officer of BOE. As for OLED, domestic panel makers are accelerating and sustaining high-intensity investment in research, development and innovation, Si said.