A dazzling array of robots took the spotlight at CIFTIS.

September17,2026

A robotic hand picked up a calligraphy brush, dipped it in ink and wrote "fu," a Chinese character meaning good fortune, on a square of red paper, delighting crowds.

September15,2026

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in the Chinese capital of Beijing from Sept. 9 to 13, has deepened consensus on strengthening cooperation in the services sector.

September14,2026

With just a tap on a screen, Ms. Wang watched herself instantly transformed from a modern fashionista into Mu Guiying, her favorite Peking Opera character from centuries ago. This AI-powered experience was presented by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing at the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

September14,2026

Digitally deliverable services account for 56 percent of total exports globally, with developed countries accounting for most of them while less than one percent of those exports are done by least developed countries, said Luz Maria de la Mora, Director of Division on International Trade and Commodities of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

September12,2026

GATIS could be a very important vehicle to promote trade in services between China, and Latin America and the Caribbean, said Nanno Mulder, Chief of International Trade and Integration Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

September11,2026

Themed exhibition halls are showcasing new technologies, emerging business models and innovative applications at the ongoing 2026 CIFTIS, giving visitors a firsthand look at cutting-edge innovations in trade and services.

September11,2026

Opportunities, partnerships and shared prosperity are among the most frequently mentioned terms by exhibitors and guest speakers who are in Beijing for a major services trade fair.

September11,2026

A trade-in-services expo is underway in Beijing - why does it matter? Four Gen-Z Xinhua correspondents are on a mission to find out.

September11,2026

"It is key to combine Malaysia's local application scenarios with Chinese technologies to create greater added value in Malaysia and across the ASEAN region," said Malaysian think tank leader Tan Kar Hing ahead of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Beijing.

September11,2026

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has kicked off at Beijing's Shougang Park!

September11,2026

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened Wednesday in Beijing, as China steps up efforts to expand opening-up in services trade at the outset of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

September10,2026

The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) provides an important platform for Norwegian companies to expand business networks, find Chinese partners and build long-term cooperation, a senior Norwegian trade official has said.

September10,2026

Transformed from a former steelmaking site, Shougang Park's newly renovated permanent venue for CIFTIS will make its debut as a vibrant exhibition hub for CIFTIS 2026. The venue is ready to welcome visitors from around the world.

September09,2026

The 2026 CIFTIS held a media preview event here on Tuesday. This year's CIFTIS, set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Beijing, will bring together exhibitors from over 90 countries and international organizations, along with more than 1,800 companies.

September09,2026

China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is an important platform for economies and businesses to explore new opportunities in the services trade as knowledge and data become increasingly important drivers of global growth, a South African economist has said.

September08,2026

A press conference and a series of promotional events for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) were held at Shougang Park in Beijing on Monday. The fair is going to be staged in Beijing from Sept. 9 to 13.

August12,2026