Yesterday, an under‑rated “industry‑shaking event”
On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and six other departments jointly issued the Implementation Opinions on Promoting the Expansion and Upgrade of Commodity Consumption, putting forward 20 specific measures to drive the steady expansion of commodity consumption scale during the 15th Five‑Year Plan period.
In the section of “Boosting Consumption of Large‑ticket Durable Goods”, the document contains unprecedented clear statements regarding automobile consumption:
Foster and expand the automobile aftermarket, support the development of automobile modification, maintenance and repair, motorsports, and RV camping, and establish an identification and management system for classic vintage cars.
The weight of this statement goes far beyond its literal meaning.
This marks the first time at China’s national level that “automobile modification” has been listed alongside “motorsports”, “RV camping” and “recognition of classic vintage cars” in a top‑level document on “expanding and upgrading commodity consumption” — signifying that the automotive aftermarket has formally moved from a “grey area” into the ranks of “new forms of consumption supported by the state”.
The document also specifies: “Further advance pilot reforms for automobile circulation and consumption, and accelerate the elimination of unreasonable restrictive measures in the automobile circulation and consumption sector.”
In other words, the state mandates to “accelerate the elimination of” those unreasonable restrictions that once constrained the modification industry, classic‑car culture and motorsports.
What the policy delivers is an ID card that says “you are allowed to engage in this activity”.
Meanwhile, in Foshan from October 16 to 18, a venue is already ready to “let your passion be seen”.
🏁 APAxpo 2026: The Tuning Show Right at the Heart of National Policy Opportunities
APAxpo Foshan Tuning Show is an auto‑tuning cultural exhibition hosted by Shanghai Aiti Exhibition Co., Ltd. and approved by the Ministry of Commerce.
In 2026, we have obtained two high‑profile certifications:
International level: UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) certification — signifying that the show has met the world’s highest standards in scale, professionalism and internationalisation.
Provincial level: Included in Guangdong Province’s 2026 “Guangdong Trade Nationwide” Key Exhibition Catalogue (No. 259), formally awarded following expert review and public notice by the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province.
📌 Behind the dual‑certification lies a clear fact:APAxpo 2026 is China’s first professional automotive culture exhibition in the auto‑modification industry to obtain UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) accreditation, and it is also a key brand exhibition supported and fostered by Guangdong Province for 2026.The new policy issued by seven government departments on August 31 has further elevated the significance of APAxpo 2026 to a new level.October 16‑18, Foshan: Materialising the “policy dividends”Core Statistics of APAxpo 2026:Dates: October 16‑18, 2026Venue: Foshan Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition CenterScale: Five exhibition halls plus outdoor areas, covering 100,000 square metres of exhibition spaceBrands: Over 1,000 participating brands, covering modification parts, trendy peripherals and car modelsShow Cars: More than 3,000 modified vehicles, ranging from classic JDM works to cutting‑edge new‑energy buildsVisitors: Projected 200,000 attendeesOnline Exposure: Over 1.5 billion online viewsThese are more than just figures. This marks the first large‑scale gathering of China’s nationwide auto‑modification industry following the release of the national new policy on August 31.
