# Smart Cockpits

From Students to Masters: Global Auto Giants Converge to 'Copy Homework' at the Beijing Auto Show

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show highlights a shift in global power, as international auto giants flock to Chinese booths to study innovations in software-defined vehicles and ecosystem integration. Key players like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Leapmotor are moving beyond simple sales competition to establish dominant technological and infrastructural standards.