The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded recently in Beijing, drawing participants from about 90 countries, regions, and international organizations. During the event, companies from the Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone presented advances in quantum technology and AI.

Anhui's exhibition area in the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. [Photo/WeChat account: hefeigaoxinfabu]

Origin Quantum displayed a fourth-generation 180-qubit superconducting quantum processor, post-quantum server cryptographic machines, and post-quantum secure gateways. QuantumCTek brought a quantum-secure MESH self-organizing audio-video command platform, quantum-secure ultra-shortwave walkie-talkies, and terminal devices, which are already being used in government affairs and emergency response. Together, both of the companies signaled quantum technology's shift from lab equipment to information-security infrastructure.

On the AI side, Istaric showed large-size touch chips, active stylus chips, and tablet touch chips. It claims to be the world’s only touch-chip supplier covering screen sizes from 1 to 110 inches, with stable supply ties to Huawei, Lenovo, and iFlytek. TourBox presented its creative controls for digital painting and editing. HiDream.ai announced the launch of its vivago R1 content creation agent, while Brain-Inspired Technology released the BitaLab research agent. All these AI products shared a common role: delivering capability as a service, not just hardware.

The Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone has been approved as a National Digital Service Export Base and one of the first National Digital Trade Demonstration Zones. From quantum security to AI creation tools, its firms are turning technical strengths into deliverable service products.