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The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) started today at Shougang Park and will run until September 14. Now, without further ado, save this guide for visitors!

This year's CIFTIS features 14 exhibition halls. So, what can we expect from each of them?

Hall 1 – Thematic Exhibitions

Booths of numerous countries and regions can be found there. Australia, serving as the Guest Country of Honor for the first time, is presenting its quality dairy products and wine, tourism services, and more.

Hall 2 – Health Services

In the exhibition area for China's national pilot test bases for AI applications, you can find Beijing Anzhen Hospital's large model for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and try Beijing Tongren Hospital's AI-powered fundus camera.

Hall 3 – Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services

The "Beijing Solution" exhibition, as one of the highlights, will demonstrate how Beijing uses digital technologies to enhance the efficiencies of urban governance and public services.

Hall 4 – Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

China's provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan will all be represented. The Taiwan Pavilion will feature scheduled performances of the Electric-Techno Neon Gods and Nezha-themed shadow puppet shows.

Halls 5 and 6 – Financial Services

In Hall 5, the Agricultural Bank of China's mobile banking homestay zone offers VR home tours and booking services through its App. In Hall 6, Mastercard is demonstrating how to take the subway with its cards, and its other services aimed at improving the payment experience for overseas visitors in the Chinese mainland.

Hall 7 – Environmental Services

Nearly 30 "Beijing Service" initiatives related to environmental protection are featured. Visitors can also use VR devices to discover the environmental improvements of the Liangma and Wenyu rivers.

Hall 8 – Engineering Consulting and Construction Services

Covering the full lifecycle spanning design, construction, services and other sections, this hall features a display zone for quality houses and model rooms, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in futuristic living spaces.

Halls 9 and 11 – Cultural and Tourism Services

Hall 9 highlights new cultural tourism experiences powered by AI, VR, and robotics, presented by Beijing's districts and leading enterprises. Hall 11 meanwhile houses the "Beijing Gifts" exhibition zone and the "China-Chic Creative Shop", along with 506 new cultural products across 13 categories from Beijing's municipal parks and the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture.

Hall 10 – Education Services

Many companies are presenting their AI-powered course resources spanning all education levels. Virtual intelligent agents developed by Beijing Municipal Education Commission have also been unveiled.

Halls 12 and 14 – Sports Services

On-site events include e-sports and pickleball competitions. Visitors can also try motion capture systems and low-altitude flight simulators.

Hall 13 – Supply Chain and Business Services

Besides smart stations and robots for inspection and maintenance of Beijing Subway, delivery drones and unmanned vehicles of logistics companies are also something not to be overlooked.

From September 13 to 14, Shougang Park will also host a range of exciting supporting events. Highlights include Beijing Youth Parkour Elite Competition at Shougang Infinite Park, the "Return of the Dancers" Breaking Open at the Curling Hall, the Shougang Park Concert at Chang'an Mills's Sedimentation Pool Plaza, and Teqball demonstrations at the South Plaza of the Big Air Shougang, all open to the public for free. It should be noted that the China International Candy Season, currently underway at the North Plaza of the Big Air Shougang, requires visitors to purchase tickets first.

(Source: Beijing Daily)