It kicked off on Wednesday in Beijing the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), bringing together global players under the banner 'Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services.' Held at Shougang Park—the revamped industrial heritage site that hosted the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics—the event spans 3 square kilometers of innovation-packed space. 🚀
This year's fair is bigger than ever: participants from 85 countries and regions and international organizations, including Australia, Germany and the World Intellectual Property Organization, are on board. Nearly 2,000 companies are showcasing the latest in digital trade, from Fortune Global 500 giants like Walmart, AstraZeneca and KPMG to pioneering startups shaking up logistics, finance and creative industries. 🤝💡
By bringing in players from 26 of the world's top 30 services traders, CIFTIS 2025 highlights how the Chinese mainland is opening its doors wider than ever. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a student hungry for market insights or a culture nomad planning your next adventure, there's something here for you. 🌟
Highlights to watch:
- AI-powered finance platforms redefining cross-border payments 💳
- VR-powered travel experiences straight from Shougang Park 🎮✈️
- Roundtable on green services: sustainability meets digitalization ♻️
Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the trends shaping tomorrow's service economy—because in a world that never stops, trade is only getting smarter. 🔍✨
Reference(s):
China service trade fair: Global participation, open markets
cgtn.com
