CIFTIS is a national, international, comprehensive, large-scale exhibition and trading platform specifically built for service trade. It is an important platform for China to expand openness, deepen cooperation, and lead innovation, as well as a vivid portrayal of the high-quality development of China’s service industry and service trade. Since 2012, CIFTIS has been successfully held for eleven sessions, becoming the world’s largest comprehensive exhibition for service trade. It has cumulatively attracted nearly 1.19 million exhibitors and business visitors from 198 countries and regions.
China International Fair for Trade in Services
The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is a major state-level platform established in 2012 to promote the global trade in services. Held annually in Beijing, its history is rooted in China’s strategy to open its service sector and foster international cooperation. It serves as a crucial marketplace and forum for exhibitors and buyers from around the world.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and a major cultural and historical hub, having served as the nation’s political center for much of the past eight centuries. It is renowned for its grand imperial architecture, most notably the Forbidden City, a vast palace complex that was the home of Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The city also hosts modern landmarks and is defined by its ancient hutongs (alleyways) and the monumental Great Wall located on its northern outskirts.
Hubei Province
Hubei Province is a central Chinese region with a rich history as the heartland of the ancient Chu State. It is most famous as the location of the Three Gorges Dam and for its provincial capital, Wuhan, a major historical and transportation hub. The province is also home to significant Neolithic sites and served as a temporary capital during periods of conflict in the 20th century.
Ezhou Cross-Border E-Commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone
The Ezhou Cross-Border E-Commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone is a state-level development area in Hubei Province, China, established to pilot new policies and foster innovation in international online trade. Its history is tied to China’s broader initiative, launched in the 2010s, to create designated zones that streamline customs, logistics, and financial services for e-commerce businesses. The zone leverages Ezhou’s strategic location near Wuhan to serve as a modern logistics and digital trade hub.
