The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing, significantly deepening consensus on cross-border services cooperation and shared prosperity. The five-day event generated over 1,200 project outcomes across seven categories, hosting more than 1,800 on-site exhibitors—including over 470 Fortune Global 500 firms—that showcased breakthroughs in telecommunications, fintech, smart healthcare, and green tech. Drawing nearly 420,000 visits to its core areas, a 36.6% year-on-year increase, the fair also saw guest of honor Norway sign six major bilateral agreements. Chinese officials emphasized that the gathering reaffirmed the country’s commitment to high-standard opening-up, inviting international service providers to leverage Beijing’s platforms and tap into China’s vast consumer market.
