The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) kicked off Wednesday in Beijing, on the Chinese mainland, setting a tech-savvy, open-market vibe that’s got everyone buzzing. 🎉
This year’s fair is fully hosted at Shougang Park, a 3-square-kilometer industrial heritage site that also dazzled at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. From its revamped steel plant spaces to sprawling expo halls, it’s a perfect mashup of history and high-tech.
Under the theme Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services, CIFTIS is all about digital innovation and cross-border collaboration. Imagine AI-driven customer service, cloud-based design tools, and smart logistics optimizing how services flow around the world—no rocket science, just real-world apps simplifying our lives.
Scale-wise, it’s huge: 85 countries and international organizations are on board—from Australia and Germany to the World Intellectual Property Organization. Nearly 2,000 companies are exhibiting, including almost 500 from the Fortune Global 500 list, with big names like Walmart, AstraZeneca, and KPMG leading the charge. Participants hail from 26 of the top 30 service-trade markets worldwide, making it a true global hub.
For young pros across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this is more than a show—it’s a glimpse into tomorrow’s job market and startup scene. Think cross-border e-commerce boosts in Delhi, fintech innovations in Jakarta, or creative services collaborations spanning Manila to Mumbai. 🌏💼
Whether you’re scouting XR demos, startup pitch battles, or panel talks on sustainable growth, CIFTIS 2025 is the place to be. Stay tuned as the fair unfolds and inspires new ideas to power our fast-paced, digital-first lives! 🚀
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China service trade fair: Global participation, open markets
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