2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services opens

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) runs from September 9 to 13 at Shougang Park in Beijing, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Beijing Municipal People's Government under the theme "Global Services, Shared Prosperity". According to the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Mission to ASEAN, about 90 countries and international organizations are staging exhibits or events; more than 1,830 companies are exhibiting on site, among them 473 Fortune Global 500 and industry-leading firms; and over 200 new achievements are being released, more than 100 of them debuts. The office describes it as the world's largest comprehensive trade fair for services. This edition adds three firsts: a "China Services" zone in the core area of the themed exhibition, "Going Global Services" sections at several thematic shows, and a dedicated "Going Global Services" promotion and roadshow area.