The “Aotai Cup” 2026 AEA 7th China International Automotive Detailing Masters Competition was held from March 20 to 22 in Hall 4 of Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China. Organized by CIMP and Jiangxi Aosi Automobile Service, the competitions was one of the professional events under the "Greater Bay Area International Automotive Tech and Art Festival" and AutoEcosystems. The competition was exclusively titled sponsored by Guangzhou Aotai Trading, with special sponsorship from Guangzhou Anruide Automotive Products, and received joint support from partners including Changzhou Sandwox, Shenzhen Muguang Shensui Design Consulting, Beijing Yisheng Trading, and Shanghai Juxuan Brand Management. Focusing on automotive detailing techniques and standardized development, the competition attracted 94 contestants from across China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, to compete on the same stage.
On the morning of March 20, the competition officially started. At the opening ceremony, the organizer introduced the competition framework and expressed appreciation to the host organizer, title sponsor, and supporting partners. Industry guests, judges, and mentor team attended the event.
Left 1: Zeng Shengkai, CEO of K-WAX
Left 2: Ji Myung-geun, Chairman of GB GLOSSBRO, Korea
Left 3: Lee Jae-kwan, Chairman of Luminus, Korea
Left 4: Kang Dong-gyu, Chairman of Katiba, Korea
Right 4: Liu Yongfu, Manager of Automotive Service Department at CIMP
Right 3: Deng Fazeng, General Manager of Guangzhou Anruide Automotive Product
Right 2: Wei Jijuan, Manager of Automotive Service Department at CIMP
Right 1: Liu Mao, General Manager of Jiangxi Aosi Automobile Service
In the opening remark, Mr. Liu Yongfu, representative of CIMP, stated that the automotive aftermarket is accelerating toward professionalization and standardization. He noted that the automotive detailing sector now requires higher standards in operating procedures, technical stability, and detailing precision. By building an open and transparent competition platform, the event promoted technical exchange and industry standard benchmark, helping improve overall professional capability standards across the sector. Representatives from the title sponsor brands from Korea and Taiwan, the representative of special sponsor Guangzhou Anruide Automotive Products, and Liu Mao, head of Jiangxi Aosi Automotive Service, then delivered speeches, sharing industry insights from the perspectives of product application and technical practice.
*Liu Yongfu, Manager of Automotive Service Department at CIMP
During the event, a certification ceremonies were held for the host company, judges and mentor teams. Composed of experienced industry professionals, the judges and mentors undertook evaluation and guidance duties throughout the competition, ensuring the professionalism and fairness of the event.
*Competition Judges (Left 2–10):
Makoto Oogishi, Wang Zhaohui, Zhong Qimo, Xiao Mingwei, Li Bowu, Liu Mao, Jie Yuxiang, Jing Chao, He Shuai
*Competition Mentors (Left 2–5):
Weng Junsheng, Yang Jiro, Wang Zheng, Chen Xiaobai
The three-day competition focused on core disciplines such as paint polishing and correction. Through standardized procedures and on-site judging, contestants were comprehensively evaluated on workmanship standards, finishing precision, and overall technical proficiency. During the competition, results were announced on site to further enhance judging transparency and event credibility.
The championship, runner-up, and third-place winners were announced on March 22, followed by the award ceremony.
Champion: Fu Shuai (Left 2)
Runner-up: Chen Liangcan
Third Place: Shi Youhan
Top 8 Contestants (Left 1–5): Liu Daoyang, Cao Lei, Xu Qinhao, He Weihan, Wu Jiahao
The “AOTAI Cup” 2026 AEA 7th China International Automotive Detailing Master Competition concluded successfully. Moving forward, AEA will continue to leverage professional competitions as a platform to promote technical exchange and industry standardization, supporting the automotive aftermarket in developing toward greater professionalism and standardization. We look forward to welcoming everyone again at the 2027 AEA Automotive Detailing Masters Competition!
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