The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held at the China National Convention Center and Shougang Park from September 12 to 16. 72 countries and international organizations have confirmed to set up exhibitions offline in the name of their national governments or headquarters, among which 12 countries and international organizations will set up exhibitions offline independently for the first time.

[Photo by Wang Fei of the Beijing News]

Starting from August 12, visitors can purchase e-tickets and reserve complimentary ones on the digital platform of CIFTIS. From September 12 to 14, a single-day ticket for a professional visitor is priced at CNY 20, while a three-day pass costs CNY 50. From September 15 to 16, tickets can be reserved at no cost. Holders of valid passes and tickets of this year's CIFTIS are eligible to purchase tickets for SoReal Science Fiction Paradise at the No. 1 Blast Furnace from September 12 to 16, each enjoying a 20-percent discount on the entire order (limited to 500 tickets per day). All visitors are required to complete real-name reservation for the intended sessions at least 48 hours before the visits, and enter the venue with the original copies of their valid ID documents on site.

Visitors can purchase and book tickets via the official website, mobile official website, official WeChat account, App, or mini program of CIFTIS, or the official WeChat account of Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events. After entering the ticket reservation system, please select the exhibition area and session for reservation.

Since 2012, CIFTIS has been successfully held for ten sessions and has become the world's largest comprehensive exhibition for trade in services. This year's CIFTIS will continue to host comprehensive exhibitions and thematic exhibitions. The comprehensive exhibitions will be held at the China National Convention Center, featuring achievement exhibitions, pavilions of countries, pavilions of China's provinces, autonomous regions, cities, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan, and other thematic areas. The thematic exhibitions will be unveiled at Shougang Park, featuring themes of telecommunications, computer and information services, financial services, cultural and tourism services, educational services and others. France will be the guest country of honor at this year's CIFTIS, and a national pavilion will be set up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France.

The exhibition space of Shougang Park has been upgraded this year. The No. 4 Blast Furnace, built in 1969, has been transformed and made its debut as the Hall 1 of this year's CIFTIS. The integration of industrial style and modern exhibition hall will become a new landmark of this year's CIFTIS.

(Sources: Beijing Daily, The Beijing News)