An illuminated CES sign is seen inside of the Las Vegas Convention Center ahead of the opening of the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 6, 2018. [Photo: VCG]

The 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest such trade show, is set to open in Las Vegas on January 9. The event has attracted more than 1,500 Chinese high-tech enterprises to participate. The number accounts for one third of all exhibitors.

The stand of Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei is seen at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Qian Shanming]

It's reported that Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturers Huawei and ZTE, technology company Lenovo, as well as consumer electronics and home appliances makers Haier and TCL will show their latest products at this year's event.

Baidu is expected to release its autonomous driving platform Apollo 2.0 at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. [File Photo: VCG]

In the meantime, China's AI leader Baidu is expected to release its autonomous driving platform Apollo 2.0 and a brand-new AI hardware powered by DuerOS, a leading conversational AI platform.

The stands of Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances maker Haier and TCL are seen at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Qian Shanming]

Organizers of the CES 2018 have also announced that the International CES Asia 2018 is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from June 13 to 15. Registration will open later in January.