Quotes from Xi | Advance inclusive development through openness in the services sector

"In developing the services sector and trade in services," President Xi Jinping stated, "China will work with all countries and parties to advance inclusive development through openness, promote connectivity and integration through cooperation, foster drivers for development through innovation, and create a better future through shared services." As the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opens on September 9 in Beijing, here is a look back at Xi's key visions for China and global service trade.