"China Services" Exhibition Zone to Debut at 2026 CIFTIS with Strong International Flair

2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services

BEIJING, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will open in Beijing on September 9. As the first national-level comprehensive services trade fair in the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the theme exhibition has for the first time established a dedicated China Service Case Exhibition Zone in its core area, serving as a window to observe the development and achievements of "China Services."

According to Piao Xuedong, Director of the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, The China Service Case Exhibition Zone has collected over 140 cases covering 12 major service trade sectors from more than 20 provinces, 4 municipalities directly under the central government, 5 autonomous regions, and central enterprises as well as centrally managed Financial Institutions .

This year's CIFTIS will focus on the three core functions of "expanding openness, deepening cooperation, and leading innovation," promoting more "Chinese services" to go global.

At this year's CIFTIS, a series of highly anticipated events are set to take place: over 1,830 companies will exhibit on-site at the Shougang Park, including 473 Fortune Global 500 and industry-leading enterprises. Nearly 100 conferences, forums, and more than 100 business matchmaking and promotion activities will be held, with a newly established "Overseas Expansion Service Promotion Pavilion" making its debut. Eleven business inspection routes focusing on investment promotion and cultural tourism experiences will be launched. Additionally, an innovative "Exhibition and Convention Town" will be created within Shougang Park, hosting 74 supporting events such as cultural performances and consumer markets.

China's service trade volume has now surpassed one trillion U.S. dollars, and the vigorous development of "Chinese services" continues to inject new vitality into global service trade. Which sectors does this China Services Exhibition showcase cover? This confidence to present itself to the world is rooted in the booming "China Services." The debut of the "China Services" exhibition zone will showcase the fruitful achievements and vivid practices of China's high-quality development in services trade, making this year's Fair highly anticipated and imbued with a distinctive international character.

Setting Sail Globally, Bringing "China Services" to the World.  The AEOTradeChain open-source ecosystem will enable cross-system coordination of cross-border trade documents, linking the entire chain of trade, logistics, and banking. International rail freight and cross-border multimodal transport will build a cross-border logistics service network covering Asia, Europe, and Africa, providing efficient logistics support for enterprises going global. The "Discover the Beauty of China" cultural tourism initiative will promote the integration of culture and tourism with quality resources in culture, technology, and finance, offering international visitors an up-close experience of China's traditional culture, local customs, and contemporary development achievements.

Digital and Intelligent Empowerment, Driving Service Upgrades with Technology.  Cases involving technologies such as artificial intelligence, large language models, and intelligent agents account for nearly 40% of the Total Fina Elf . The "gaming + e-sports + culture + cultural tourism + branding" digital trade model will promote the dissemination of Chinese culture, cross-cultural exchange, and the integration of cultural tourism consumption. Breakthroughs in reusable rocket technology will actively undertake global commercial satellite launch missions. AI-powered intelligent Q&A systems, built on large language models for government service scenarios, will provide citizens with round-the-clock intelligent policy consulting services.

Cross-Border Integration, Fostering Mutual Growth of Service-Oriented Manufacturing. Multi-track global pharmaceutical contract research and development and manufacturing organisations, while tackling cutting-edge technologies, will provide full-life-cycle services to enterprises. Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology enhances the performance of advanced equipment materials for aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics applications. Smart pharmaceutical control platforms will break down information barriers, improving operation and maintenance efficiency by over 30%, and reducing carbon emissions in pharmaceutical factories by 10%-15%. Services are no longer just "supporting players" - they are genuine productive forces. The service sector is deeply integrated into the production chain of the real economy.

Service development achievements Benefit thousands of households, continuously enhancing people's well-being. Elderly-oriented solutions will help Senior citizens to bridge the digital divide. Smart childcare platforms will Connect Group birth, daycare, and preschool education into an integrated chain. Medical equipment, from product export to industrial implementation, will enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities for patients. Good services will become part of people's everyday lives.

"During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the global industrial chain is accelerating its restructuring, and the pace of digital and green transformation is picking up. China's services industry is building on a more solid foundation, and services trade will embrace unprecedented historical opportunities," said Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Commerce.

The establishment of the "China Services" exhibition area in the core zone of the thematic exhibition for the first time is a microcosm of China's innovation and development in service trade, fostering more "China Services" brands. Through the window of CIFTIS 2026, the world will see a more open and more confident China.

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