Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a bold message of international collaboration during the opening of the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing this week. In his congratulatory letter, Xi highlighted the event’s decade-long success as a driver of innovation in the service industry and global economic growth. 💡
With the theme “Global Services, Shared Prosperity,” this year’s CIFTIS showcases China’s push for high-level opening up – think streamlined regulations, upgraded service trade, and a business environment that’s as inviting as your favorite coffee shop ☕️. Xi emphasized aligning with international standards to create a “market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized” economy.
Here’s the tea 🍵: China aims to share opportunities worldwide through service sector upgrades and cross-border partnerships. “Economic globalization isn’t just a trend – it’s our roadmap,” Xi’s letter underscored, positioning CIFTIS as a launchpad for global prosperity.
Over 10 years, CIFTIS has evolved from a trade fair to a symbol of China’s role in shaping tomorrow’s digital economy 🌐. For young professionals and entrepreneurs, this signals fresh avenues in tech, finance, and sustainable development. Stay tuned as Beijing becomes the world’s services diplomacy hub this week!
