While tourism is the latest sector to benefit from illumination innovation, industrial and corporate applications remain a priority.

Looking beyond simply maximising sales, Mainland lighting manufacturers have illuminating insights into emerging technology.

Responsible for 80% of all entertainment-related lighting and audio equipment, Mainland manufacturers are focusing on global renown.

The China RoHS 2026 Catalogue expands Category I by adding 23 new product categories and 5 expanded categories.

Broad optimism prevails among lighting industry players, with many expecting sales to increase or remain stable over the next 6–24 months, despite external uncertainties and cost pressures, according to a survey conducted at the Spring 2026 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair.

Energy-saving innovations, from smart systems to growth-boosting bulbs for plants, are priorities for the Chinese Mainland lighting sector.

Smart products, driven by AI and providing a healthy, personalised experience, are brightening up the Chinese Mainland lighting industry.

The lighting industry remains broadly optimistic, according to an HKTDC survey of 735 exhibitors and buyers conducted onsite during the 2025 HKTDC Hong Kong Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) as well as the Outdoor Tech Light Expo 2025 (28-30 Oct). Across the industry, most respondents were upbeat about the overall market outlook and expected sales levels to rise over the next two years.

The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that seven models of imported string lights are properly classified as lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees under HTSUS 9405.30.00 (8 percent MFN duty) rather than as articles of subheading 8543.70 or 8539.50, which are subject to a lower duty rate.

On 6 June, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation announced that it has prepared implementation specifications for quality supervision and random inspections of 132 types of products in accordance with the Administrative Regulations of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on Product Quality, the Interim Measures on Administration of Product Quality Supervision and Random Inspection and other regulations, and in alignment with revisions to relevant product standards.