As Chinese Tech Retreats From CES, Lenovo Claims Center Stage at the Vegas Sphere

Since the abrupt halt brought on by Covid-19, most Chinese companies that once dominated CES have retreated amid extended travel restrictions and rising geopolitical tensions. But Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, stands out as a notable exception, charging ahead in the U.S. market even as the presence of many of its Chinese peers has faded. This year, Lenovo claimed center stage at CES 2026, hosting its annual product launch event, Tech World, at Las Vegas’s coolest venue: the Sphere.

The two-hour event yesterday (Jan.