The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will take place from September 12 to 16 at the China National Convention Center and Shougang Park. What are the highlights and innovative measures of this year's event? Let's take a look together.

This year's CIFTIS emphasizes new quality productive forces and "innovative and specialized" exhibition displays. Visitors can put on a VR headset to explore Dunhuang with friends, follow AI to practice Baduanjin qigong, experience intelligent health preservation, discover the latest technology in future industries, and watch robots "show off" their skills. The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services will host a special exhibition on telecommunications, computer, and information services in Hall Two and Hall Three of Shougang Park. Spanning 17,150 square meters, the exhibition will feature two main themes: Communication and Digital Technology, and Metaverse, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and applications in these fields.

This year's CIFTIS also focuses on the open cooperation, aiming to build an international platform for public exchanges. The Global Trade in Services Summit will continue, inviting wide participation from countries, regions, international organizations, and well-known corporate institutions to exhibit and hold meetings. The summit will boost exchanges and discussions on service trade policies, standards, rules, etc. France will be the guest country of honor for the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services.

This year's CIFTIS also emphasizes its trading function, aiming to build a platform for negotiation and cooperation. Before the CIFTIS, organizers will arrange for exhibitors to participate in regular exchange activities. During the CIFTIS, they will launch practical and targeted negotiation and promotion activities, as well as organize Beijing Fashion Week, integrated cultural, sports, entertainment, and consumption events, investment promotion activities to attract investment to Beijing, and a variety of business inspection tours.

(Sources: The Beijing News, China International Fair for Trade in Services)