People（PPLI） visit the booth of Peru at the2026China International（IGIC） Fair for Trade in Service（SCI）s(CIFTIS),in Beijing,Sept9,2026.[Photo/Xinhua]
BEIJING-The2026China International（IGIC） Fair for Trade in Service（SCI）s(CIFTIS),held in the Chinese capital of Beijing from Sept9to13,has deepened consensus on strengthening cooperation in the Service（SCI）s sector and injected strong momentum into the world economy.
Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair,which saw the holding of nearly100conferences and forums as well as over100matchmaking and promotion events,said Zhu Guangyao,an official with China's commerce ministry,at a news conference on the conclusion of the fair.
Zhu said the successful event sent a clear signal to the world that China will unswervingly expand high-standard opening up and promote high-quality development.
According to Lu Huiling,deputy head and spokesperson of the Beijing municipal commerce bureau,the2026CIFTIS has achieved more than1,200outcomes in seven categories,effectively promoting resource matching,exchanges and cooperation.As the guest country of honor,Norway signed six cooperation agreements with Chinese enterprises and institutions,she said.
This year's fair gained rising popularity,drawing an increasing number of visitors to Shougang Park,the event's venue.As of Sunday noon,the core areas of CIFTIS had received nearly420,000visits,up36.6percent year on year,Lu said.
Themed"Global Service（SCI）s,Shared Prosperity,"the event saw more than1,800enterprises exhibit on site,including over470Fortune Global500companies and industry-leading enterprises.Exhibitions showcased new technologies,solutions,and achievements in Service（SCI）s trade,including information and communication,fintech,digital and Intelligent（IPM） healthcare,smart education,Energy（ELPC） conservation and environmental protection.
According to Zhu,China will continue to deepen International（IGIC） cooperation in Service（SCI）s trade,INNOVATE cooperation models,expand cooperation areas,tap cooperation potential,align with the development strategies and cooperation initiatives of various countries,and use major exhibition platforms such as CIFTIS as a bridge to promote mutually beneficial cooperation among countries."We welcome Service（SCI） enterprises from around the world to explore the Chinese market and share in the opportunities of China's super-large market,"Zhu said.
Trade in Service（SCI）s,a key component of International（IGIC） trade,is playing an increasingly important role in driving global economic growth and industrial upgrading.According to guest speakers at the fair,Service（SCI）s are becoming an increasingly integral part of global supply chains,supporting not only production but also design,management,logistics,and Distribution（DSGR）.
The CIFTIS,as one of the world's largest platforms for trade in Service（SCI）s,embodies a vision of openness,cooperation and shared development,according to Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye,who also serves as the current chairperson of the African Union.By bringing together governments,International（IGIC） organizations and investors,this fair provides a unique opportunity for exchange,sharing of experiences,and the creation of opportunities,he said.
