The 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held from September 2 to 7 at the China National Convention Center and Shougang Park in Beijing. To date, we have completed over 90 percent of exhibitor invitation for this year's CIFTIS. Fortune 500 and industrial leaders account for about 48 percent of exhibitors. In terms of international investment attraction and exhibitor invitation, about 165 institutions from 108 countries and regions overseas have confirmed their participation in the exhibition. Institutions from 29 of the top 30 countries and regions in trade in services will participate. In terms of international organizations, 26 have confirmed their participation and 21 of them will hold exhibitions or international forums.

Sun Yao, Director of the Beijing Investment Promotion Service Center and Deputy Director General of the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, introduced the theme of this year's CIFTIS as "Enabling a Digital Future, Driving Development with Services." The exhibition and display areas will cover about 130,000 square meters, and more than 100 forums, conferences, and promotion activities will be held. September 3 and 4 are for professionals, and September 5, 6 and 7 are open days for the public. Wei Mingqian, chairman of the Capital Exhibition Group, said that the special digital service area is a highlight of this year's CIFTIS. It will focus on digital experience, digital service, digital governance and other elements, prominently displaying the latest progress, achievements, and latest application scenarios in the field of digital service. 

Since this year, CIFTIS will be held at dual venues, namely, the China National Convention Center and Shougang Park. Liang Jie, deputy general manager of the Shougang Group said that the CIFTIS held at the Shougang Park will vividly exemplify the deep transformation of the new Shougang area and the construction of a new landmark for urban renewal in the capital city in the new era.

(Reporter: He Yong)