Get ready to dive into the future! From September 10 to 14, 2025, Beijing hosts the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), the world’s largest showcase of service trade. Under the theme “Digital Intelligence Leading, Revitalizing Service Trade,” China is rolling out the red carpet for global players to shape a more open, innovative world economy. 🌍✨
From Showcase to Global Hub 🌐
Since its debut in 2012, CIFTIS has welcomed nearly 1.19 million attendees from 198 countries and regions, plus 800+ international associations. More than just an expo, it’s an ever-growing “circle of friends” where finance, logistics, culture, healthcare, and tech sectors connect, collaborate, and co-create. Think of it as the Comic-Con for service trade—where deals are made and trends are born! 🎉🤝
Services: China’s New Economy Engine 🚀
China’s rise has long been fueled by manufacturing. But as growth models transform, modern services—like finance, telecom, education, and R&D—are stealing the spotlight. Back in 1994, services were just 34.7% of GDP. Fast-forward to 2024, and that share leaps to 56.7%. With 7.5 trillion yuan in service trade last year (+14.4% YoY), China stands strong as the world’s #2. 👑📈
Why It Matters for You 🤔
Passing the $10,000 per capita GDP mark sparks a spending shift: more on experiences, less on stuff. Healthcare checkups, e-learning, virtual tourism—these are the new must-haves. And as China closes the gap with G20 nations in service trade share, countless opportunities open up for entrepreneurs, investors, and culture buffs alike. 🌟💼
Heading to CIFTIS 2025? Pack your ideas and your curiosity—this fair is steering us into a fresh “blue ocean” of possibilities in the digital age. Let’s ride the wave together! 🌊💙
Reference(s):
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