First day of 2026 CIFTIS in pictures

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Service (CIFTIS) kicked off on September 9 at Beijing's Shougang Park and is set to run until September 13. Adhering to the concept of "Global Services, Shared Prosperity," the 2026 CIFTIS has attracted more than 1,800 on-site exhibitors from over 90 countries, regions and international organizations to participate in the exhibition and event. (Photos: Yao Yuan/People's Daily)

People visit the 2026 CIFTIS 4th exhibition hall on September 9, 2026.

People visit the 2026 CIFTIS 4th exhibition hall on September 9, 2026.

People visit the High-Quality Development Achievements for the Public Benefit Exhibition Area at the 2026 CIFTIS on September 9, 2026.

An exhibitor introduces butterfly specimen products to a visitor on September 9, 2026.

Visitors attend the Norway Pavilion Open Ceremony on September 9, 2026. Norway is the guest country of honor at the 2026 CIFTIS.

Visitors walk past the pavilion for the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the guest provincial region of honor, at the 2026 CIFTIS on September 9, 2026.

A visitor plays an interactive game at the China Merchant Bank exhibition area on September 9, 2026.

Visitors walk past the exhibition hall at the 2026 CIFTIS on September 9, 2026.