The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, kicked off in the US city of Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The annual event, running from Tuesday to Friday, has attracted more than 130,000 attendees and over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and regions, including over 1,200 startups, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of the CES.

The number of attendees has gone up from about 115,000 last year and 45,000 in 2022, according to CTA.

A blend of cutting-edge technologies, new launches and quirky gadgets are expected to swarm the show floor, showcasing the latest trends and innovation in the consumer electronics industries.

Chinese companies have been important forces at CES in recent years, impressing global exhibitors with innovative products and solutions, with over 1,100 Chinese companies and their overseas branches participating in the tech show.