Core Insights - The 24th Shantou Chenghai International Toy and Gift Expo opened on October 23, featuring a theme of "Toy Capital, Energizing the World" with an exhibition area of 100,000 square meters, showcasing 2,000 brands from 53 countries and regions, and expecting 250,000 professional visitors and consumers [1] - The expo introduced an innovative format of "2.5 days for professionals + 1.5 days for the public," catering to both professional buyers and the general public [1] - The first day of the expo saw a signing amount of 15.8 billion yuan, with Charoen Pokphand Group making a significant purchase of 40 million yuan, highlighting the strong industrial appeal of Chenghai toys [1] Industry Development - Chenghai's toy industry is accelerating its transformation from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing," aiming to build a trillion-level industrial cluster [1] - Chenghai has established a complete industrial chain, with over 90% of toy parts available for local procurement, and new products can be delivered in as fast as 7 days [1] - The industrial output value of Chenghai's toy creative industry is projected to reach 14.091 billion yuan in 2024, with products exported to over 140 countries and regions worldwide [1] Innovation Highlights - AI toys emerged as a major highlight at the expo, featuring innovative products like AI Magic Star and dance robots that incorporate advanced technologies such as voice interaction and multi-modal recognition [2] - The "Guangdong Province Action Plan for Accelerating AI Empowerment in the Toy Industry (2025-2027)" was introduced, providing new momentum for the development of AI toys in Chenghai [2] - Chenghai is focusing on both independent innovation and international cooperation in IP ecosystem development, nurturing classic domestic IPs while collaborating with renowned international IPs like Pokémon and Disney [2] Achievements and Events - Chenghai's toy industry recently set a Guinness World Record with 1,860 students and teachers using over 1.4 million building blocks to create a puzzle in 8 hours, showcasing the transition from "manufacturing" to "creation" [2] - The expo also gathered nine major toy industrial belts from across the country, featuring specialized exhibition areas for drones, trendy toys, and sports toys, demonstrating the innovative vitality and development potential of China's toy industry [2] - The event will continue until October 26, hosting over 20 professional activities, including the Third China Building Block Industry Conference and cross-border procurement matchmaking events [2]