BEIJING, September 13: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services concluded in Beijing on Sunday after drawing nearly 420,000 visits and producing more than 1,200 outcomes across trade, investment and cooperation, according to Chinese officials.
Held from September 9 to 13 under the theme “Global Services, Shared Prosperity,” the fair brought together governments, international organisations and businesses as China sought to expand cooperation in services trade and showcase new technologies across digital, financial, healthcare and education sectors.
The five-day event featured nearly 100 conferences and forums, along with more than 100 matchmaking and promotion activities, Commerce Ministry official Zhu Guangyao said at a closing press conference.
More than 1,800 companies took part in on-site exhibitions, including over 470 Fortune Global 500 companies and other major industry players.
Digital, Fintech and Healthcare Take Centre Stage
Exhibitions focused on areas including information and communications technology, fintech, digital healthcare, smart education, energy conservation and environmental protection.
Officials said the event generated more than 1,200 outcomes in seven categories, aimed at facilitating business matching, exchanges and international cooperation.
Norway, this year’s guest country of honour, signed six cooperation agreements with Chinese companies and institutions, according to Beijing municipal commerce officials.
Visitor traffic also increased sharply, with the core exhibition area at Shougang Park recording nearly 420,000 visits by Sunday noon, up 36.6 percent from the previous year.
China Signals Continued Opening in Services Trade
Chinese officials said the fair reflected Beijing’s broader push to expand high-standard opening and deepen international cooperation in services trade.
Zhu said China would continue to explore new cooperation models, expand areas of collaboration and align services trade with development strategies in other countries.
He also invited international service companies to expand their presence in the Chinese market.
Trade in services is becoming an increasingly important part of global supply chains, supporting not only production but also design, management, logistics and distribution.
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as chairperson of the African Union, said the fair provided a platform for governments, international organisations and investors to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities for cooperation.