Lucy's journey kicks off at Shougang Park in Beijing, where the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2025 has turned the spotlight on Australia. As this year’s guest country of honor, Australia has assembled its largest delegation yet, with over 60 companies and institutions showcasing innovations across the green economy, education, tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, and professional services.
From live-streaming hubs connecting global audiences to one-on-one business-matching sessions, the Australian pavilion is alive with interactive programs designed to spark collaboration. Visitors can sample sustainable tech prototypes, explore cross-border e-learning platforms, and even join virtual tours of iconic Australian landscapes – all under one roof.
Ambassador Scott Dewar captures the mood perfectly: “CIFTIS is an important platform for us to build links between Australian and Chinese mainland businesses,” he says. “It offers a great opportunity to highlight Australia’s strengths and foster new partnerships in the services sector.”
With long queues forming at demo stations and networking lounges buzzing with conversation, the pavilion is clearly one of the fair’s hottest spots. Lucy’s journey underscores a broader trend: the growing momentum of China-Australia cooperation in global services trade, where shared expertise and innovation are driving real-world impact.
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