ChinaJoy 2026 Closes in Shanghai; H1 Game Revenue Hits RMB 188.45 Billion
ChinaJoy 2026 closed in Shanghai on August 3, covering over 140,000 square meters and hosting 900-plus exhibitors from 39 countries and regions. The event highlighted AI in gaming, with 86% of game companies adopting AI. China's game market revenue reached RMB 188.45 billion in the first half of 2026, up 12.17% year on year, while overseas revenue from self-developed games hit USD 12.372 billion, up 30.22%.
The 23rd China International Digital Entertainment Expo (ChinaJoy) closed in Shanghai on August 3, with the theme 'Play with AI.' The expo covered more than 140,000 square meters of exhibition space and brought together over 900 companies from 39 countries and regions. Visitors tried popular game IPs such as NetEase's 'Where Winds Meet' and 'Identity V,' including attendees from overseas countries such as Tunisia.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for Video Games, with intensity 85/100 and 90% confidence over a short term horizon.
Video Games
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 85
- Confidence
- 90%
- Horizon
- Short term
Artificial Intelligence
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 70
- Confidence
- 80%
- Horizon
- Short term
Impact figures are analytical estimates that combine direction, intensity, confidence and event importance. They are not investment advice.