2026 CIFTIS to Establish an Overseas Expansion Services Zone for the First Time
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will focus on overseas expansion services and introduce a promotion and roadshow area for the first time. It will bring together financial, legal, and intellectual property service providers to offer Chinese companies systematic solutions for going global. International companies including Walmart will also participate and showcase their globalization efforts.
What are the key facts?
- 1Event dates: September 9–13, 2026
- 2Location: Beijing Shougang Park
- 3New feature: Overseas Expansion Services Promotion and Roadshow Area
- 4Participants: More than 250 organizations, including Walmart, Tencent, and COSCO Shipping
What happened?
According to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce, the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held in Beijing in September and will feature an Overseas Expansion Services Promotion and Roadshow Area for the first time. The zone will integrate professional services including finance, law, accounting, and advertising, with the goal of providing Chinese companies with one-stop overseas expansion solutions from policy consultation through implementation. More than 250 organizations, including Walmart, Tencent, and COSCO Shipping, have confirmed their participation.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Cross-border sellers can monitor the professional overseas expansion resources available at the fair, particularly compliance and tax solutions for emerging markets such as ASEAN. Use the event platform to obtain the latest international trade policy support.