AI education tools to feature at China's service trade fair

An education exhibition featuring cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools will run Sept. 10-14 at Beijing's Shougang Park as part of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), organizers announced on Aug. 28.

Organizers and company executives attend a press briefing in Beijing ahead of the education services exhibition at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Aug. 28, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Beijing Educational Media Convergence Center]

Wei Xubin, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, stated that the exhibition will focus on key areas of the educational services trade, including AI, study abroad programs and university research commercialization. The event will feature 55 domestic and international institutions and highlight the city's educational achievements.

Visitors will be able to explore AI-powered tools such as health-focused assistants, tutoring systems and an "education map" that integrates learning with sports, cultural and consumption activities.

Qin Lei, director of the Beijing International Education Exchange Center, said AI can help teachers evaluate student progress and allow parents to track academic performance and receive tailored advice.

The exhibition will feature a dedicated zone for university technology transfer centers, with Haidian and Fangshan districts focusing on AI and green energy, respectively. Both will provide comprehensive support services to ensure innovations are transferred effectively, exhibited quickly, and applied practically. Haidian's zone will leverage its sci-tech resources to offer immersive experiences of cutting-edge AI applications, while Fangshan's exhibit will focus on new energy storage, highlighting achievements that showcase its strengths in green energy commercialization.

The study abroad section will showcase companies offering services such as language training, university applications, financial payments, degree verification and internships. It will also feature information and services for recruiting international students, including academic programs and career development. Australia, the guest of honor, will send representatives from 17 universities and educational institutions.

A series of forum events will take place alongside the exhibition, including discussions on AI in education and international study collaboration. Education experts from the Ministry of Education, Beijing city and district education departments, leading universities and companies will participate. International university presidents and global education experts will join via live online and in-person sessions.

The education services section will focus on new trends in educational consumption with an emphasis on AI-driven tools. Wei said local institutions will use the CIFTIS platform to promote Beijing-based services worldwide, boost their reputation, and encourage industry cooperation and innovation.

Qin said the exhibition will offer tailored routes for different visitors. Students will be able to join an AI-focused tour to explore new technologies, while teachers and education professionals will have access to course materials, including an AI literacy curriculum. All visitors will be able to experience innovations like the education map and AI-powered health assessments.