Beijing to host world's largest service trade fair in Sept.

The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held Sept. 10-14 at Shougang Park in Beijing's western Shijingshan district, officials announced Thursday.

More than 30 countries, regions and international organizations have expressed interest in participating in the event.

Starting this year, CIFTIS will adopt a fixed schedule and permanent venue, opening annually on the second Wednesday of September at Shougang Park. The venue, known for its industrial heritage, will be transformed into a garden-style exhibition town to enhance the visitor experience.

Founded in 2012, CIFTIS has grown into the world's largest comprehensive fair for trade in services, having attracted nearly 1.19 million participants from 198 countries and regions since its inception.

The 2025 edition will feature the Global Trade in Services Summit, exhibitions, forums, business matchmaking and achievement showcases. Australia, the guest country of honor, will bring its largest-ever trade delegation to CIFTIS, while Anhui province, as the guest province of honor, will highlight its technological innovation and services sector development.

Nine themed exhibition areas will showcase key sectors including telecommunications, finance, culture and tourism, education and sports, emphasizing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and digital services. Approximately 200 new product launches and service trade achievements are expected to be announced.

The Global Trade in Services Summit, co-hosted by the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, China's Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, will open the morning of Sept. 10 at Hall 1 in Shougang Park.

This year's event will prioritize professional forums and policy reports, with 13 thematic forums and more than 100 sessions already planned. About 10-15% of exhibition space will be dedicated to business matchmaking to promote cooperation and transactions.

Supporting events will span 14 venues within Shougang Park, featuring cultural performances, art markets, fashion shows, sports events and networking receptions.