The 33rd China International Bicycle Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the China Exhibition) was held from 5 to 8 May 2025 at the New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. The theme of the exhibition was "New Empowerment of Quality, Shared Future". It aims to build a diverse, vibrant and efficient communication and exhibition platform for the global bicycle and e-bike industry.

On the evening of 4 May, the Organising Committee of the China Exhibition thoughtfully hosted a grand opening reception to welcome guests from around the world.

The event was attended by Liu Lihua, deputy director of the Economic Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and former vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Zhang Chonghe, member of the National People's Congress Committee on Internal and Legal Affairs; and Zhang Wei, inspector of the Ministry of Work Safety. Also present were Sun Weimin, director of the Cycling and Fencing Management Centre, and Zhang Tao, former director of the State Council's Office of Industry Associations.

Other key participants included Song Zhiming, Vice President of the China Machinery Industry Federation; Guo Kuilong, Secretary General of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products; Wang Xianxin, Director of the Certification Centre of the China National Light Industry Council and President of the China Light Industry Publishing Group; Wu Yingjin, President of the Taiwan Bicycle Association; Miao Hua, Secretary General of the Shanghai Light Industry Federation; Liu Suwen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the China Light Industry Federation, Chief Supervisor and President of the China Bicycle Association, and other prominent industry leaders.

International guests in attendance included Massimo Panzeri, President of the European Bicycle Industry Association (CONEBI); Bayram Akgul, Vice President of CONEBI and President of the Turkish Bicycle Association; Jordi Manonellas, President of the Spanish Light Mobility Cluster; Feng Mingyue, Vice President of the Vietnam Bicycle and Motorcycle Association; as well as leaders of local industry associations, representatives of participating companies, buyers and media delegates.

In his speech, Liu Suwen highlighted the resilience of China's two-wheeler industry amid the global economic recovery. He noted that as the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan coincides with the beginning of the 15th, it is crucial to assess progress in key areas such as green transformation, smart manufacturing and international design. He emphasised the importance of scientific and technological innovation in integrating digitalisation and decarbonisation throughout the industrial chain to cultivate new competitive advantages and enhance China's manufacturing strength.

President Liu highlighted how the Chinese bicycle and e-bike industry has successfully adapted to global and consumer changes by embracing new technologies such as new energy vehicles, lightweight materials and smart grids. He also noted the growing influence of the digital economy and cycling events as drivers of growth. Stressing that the industry is entering a new phase of high-quality development, Liu called for unity, openness and international cooperation to move towards a greener and smarter mobility future.

President Jordi Manonellas then gave a speech in which he said that China Expo, as a large-scale and internationally renowned exhibition, has been successfully held 32 times and has made significant contributions to the development of the global bicycle trade.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the China Bicycle Association. Despite the challenges facing the industry, Manonellas - who has 53 years of experience in the transport sector - expressed his strong belief that building cooperation with China is the key to success and that the shared future between China and Spain is full of promise.

Shortly afterwards, the Gold Medal Ceremony of the "CHINA CYCLING Innovation Award" was held. During the event, the second batch of "Specialised and Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises" in China's bicycle and e-bike industry was officially announced. At the same time, the "2024 Research Report on Green Mobility in Two-Wheeled Vehicles" was released, and the winning entries of the Gold Medal of the 3rd China Bicycle and E-Bike Design Competition were prominently displayed.

Industry leaders, guests, representatives from the winning companies and media gathered to witness this landmark event in the bicycle industry.