CHINA'S SMART-GLASSES SALES DOUBLE IN EIGHT MONTHS

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SUN, SEP 20, 2026

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China's smart-glasses sales more than doubled across major e-commerce platforms in the first eight months of 2024, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The surge reflects growing consumer interest in wearable technology.

Smart-glasses sales led a broader wave of wearable device growth in China. Electrocardiogram monitors saw a 75% increase in sales over the same period, while action cameras gained approximately 27%. The data, released Sunday by the Ministry of Commerce, tracks sales on key domestic platforms during January through August. The results signal accelerating adoption of health-monitoring and recording devices among Chinese consumers. Smart glasses have emerged as a competitive category, with major tech companies and startups vying for market share. Devices range from AR-enabled glasses for gaming and navigation to prescription-integrated smart eyewear. The growth outpaces the broader consumer electronics market, suggesting wearables represent a particularly dynamic segment. Manufacturers are investing heavily in miniaturization, battery life, and practical applications to drive mainstream adoption.

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