Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, is buzzing as the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) swings open its doors at Shougang Park. The 3-square-kilometer industrial heritage site, reborn after hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, now plays host to a showcase of digital innovation and global collaboration.
Under the banner Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services, CIFTIS 2025 brings together 85 countries and international organizations—from Australia and Germany to the World Intellectual Property Organization. Nearly 2,000 exhibitors are on the ground, including close to 500 Fortune Global 500 companies like Walmart, AstraZeneca and KPMG.
With participants hailing from 26 of the top 30 services trade markets, the fair highlights rising demand for tech-driven solutions in everything from fintech to legal services. Interactive demos let attendees test AI-powered legal assistants, virtual reality tourism experiences and blockchain-powered supply chains in real time.
For entrepreneurs and startups, the fair doubles as a launchpad. Networking lounges host pitch sessions where investors scout innovative fintech apps and healthtech platforms targeting emerging markets. At the same time, policymakers and changemakers debate sustainable practices, data governance and digital inclusion in panel discussions streamed live across time zones.
From immersive demos to high-level talks, CIFTIS 2025 underlines how service trade is evolving—and why global collaboration matters now more than ever.
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China service trade fair: Global participation, open markets
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