From September 10 to 14, the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) took center stage in Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, showcasing how intelligent technologies are reshaping global service trade. Under the banner "Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services," the 2025 edition drew nearly 2,000 on-site exhibitors and 5,600 online participants, crossing digital and physical boundaries.
Organizer data shows the fair wrapped up with over 900 successful outcomes spanning construction, information technology, finance, and more. As of Sunday noon, a record 250,000 attendees flocked to the event, eager to explore partnerships and innovations driving tomorrow's economies.
Highlights included:
- Smart City Solutions: Tech startups demoed AI-driven infrastructure planning tools, attracting global investors looking to urbanize sustainably.
- FinTech Breakthroughs: Blockchain and digital currency platforms pitched across 120 booths, underlining the rapid integration of finance and technology.
- International Collaboration: Delegations from G20 members and other WTO members engaged in roundtables, reinforcing cross-border service agreements.
For business and tech enthusiasts, CIFTIS offered a live laboratory of emerging trends – where virtual conferences synced with on-site showcases, generating real-time data on attendee engagement. Thought leaders and changemakers discussed policy frameworks for digital trade, while travelers and digital nomads previewed immersive nomad living solutions backed by smart connectivity.
As one of the world's largest service trade events, CIFTIS 2025 signaled a growing appetite for cross-border collaboration, powered by intelligent technologies and data-driven strategies. With thousands of new partnerships forged, the fair set the stage for a 21st-century service economy that's dynamic, inclusive, and digitally native.
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China's 2025 service trade fair wraps up with bountiful outcomes
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