The China International Fair for Trade in Services, or CIFTIS, is China’s national-level platform for trade in services. It is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.
CIFTIS brings together government bodies, internationalorganisations, service-sector companies, investors, professional buyers, and industry associations. It covers a wide range of sectors, including digital trade, financial services, education, healthcare, culture and tourism, sports, engineering, environmental services, supply chain services, and business services.
With more than 2,400 exhibitors, over 200,000 visitors, and around 110,000 square metres of exhibition space, CIFTIS is one of the world’s largest trade-in-services expos and a major gateway into China’s services market.
Why Participate
CIFTIS is highly relevant for UK companies and institutions in financial services, professional services, education, healthcare, AI and digital services, creative industries, sports, environmental services, engineering consulting, and business services.
For UK service-sector businesses, the fair provides a high-profile platform to showcase capabilities, identify Chinese partners, understand service-sector policy trends, and develop both government-to-business and business-to-business relationships in Beijing. It is particularly valuable for companies seeking to expand into China’s services market, build institutional partnerships, or engage with Chinese policy makers and industry platforms.
Programme Highlights
CIFTIS features global forums, themed exhibitions, specialised sector displays,policy briefings, business matchmaking sessions, investment promotion activities, and innovation launch events.
Key sectors typically covered include:
· Telecommunications and digital trade
· Finance and professional services
· Education and international training
· Healthcare and life sciences
· Culture, tourism, and sports
· Artificial intelligence and digital services
· Environmental and engineering services
· Supply chain and business services
