The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded successfully on the afternoon of September 6, 2023. This year, CIFTIS featured an expansive exhibition area spanning 155,000 square meters, hosting 10 high-level forums, 102 special forums, 18 side events, and 72 promotional negotiations. With over 2,400 exhibitors participating in person and more than 6,700 joining online, the event saw a significant turnout. By noon on September 6, nearly 280,000 attendees had graced the event, leading to the accomplishment of over 1,100 notable achievements. This underscored the growing international participation and influence of the fair.

This year, CIFTIS took center stage by prominently featuring over 40 advanced achievements and cases in diverse fields, including aerospace, aviation, medical services, information data services, etc. Standout exhibits included a scale model of the world’s first successfully launched rocket powered by liquid oxygen-methane fuel and the cutting-edge single-port robot by SHURUI Robotics, both of which captured significant attention and received high praise from attendees.

This year, the exhibition content highlighted innovation leadership, with a focus on presenting new technologies and applications in various fields. Notable highlights included artificial intelligence, chip technology, and clean energy. Of particular significance were the world's first global pure hydrogen fuel cell project providing centralized heating, cooling, and electricity and China's pioneering independently developed anti-cancer drug, which secured approval for listing in Europe and the United States. Cutting-edge advancements such as AI large models, quantum measurement and control, and satellite remote sensing also took center stage, further underlining the event's commitment to showcasing innovation and progress.

In parallel, CIFTIS experienced a notable surge in international participation this year. A total of 83 countries and international organizations made their presence known under their respective government or headquarters banners, marking an increase of 12 compared to the previous edition. Notably, 8 of these participants were engaging for the first time. The United Kingdom, serving as the guest country, assembled its most extensive delegation to date, offering a platform to showcase British brands across domains like creativity, education, and technology. Impressively, the internationalization rate among on-site exhibitors surpassed 20%, encompassing more than 500 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry frontrunners. These exhibitors collectively represented 28 of the top 30 service trade countries and regions, thus extending the global network and partnerships even further.

Throughout the five-day exhibition, 75 distinguished companies and institutions jointly unveiled a total of 139 remarkable achievements. Among these, 66 entities proudly presented 125 novel products and cutting-edge technologies, spanning fields such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, healthcare, and cultural creativity. Noteworthy among these accomplishments was the introduction of a digital map for industry clusters and innovative solutions for smart laboratories, collectively showcasing a plethora of outstanding breakthroughs and innovations.

This year, CIFTIS prominently prioritized international cooperation and offline engagements. It hosted a total of 66 forum events, meticulously organized by international organizations, foreign embassies in China, overseas institutions, and relevant national ministries and commissions. The event garnered significant attention, drawing over 340 participants from both domestic and international backgrounds. This inclusive group included 19 leaders of international organizations, 83 esteemed guests at the ministerial level or higher from both domestic and foreign delegations, 57 distinguished academicians and Nobel laureates, along 125 top executives representing Fortune Global 500 companies and multinational corporations. This impressive lineup underscored the fair's global significance and its role in fostering international collaboration.

The inaugural "Invest in China Year" Service Industry Expansion and Opening-up Promotion Conference was a notable addition this year. It served as a platform for providing authoritative insights into China's policies aimed at broadening openness, particularly in areas like intellectual property rights. Furthermore, the conference unveiled best practice cases from the national service industry expansion and opened a comprehensive pilot demonstration. This event facilitated negotiations for 35 projects involving domestic and international investors across eleven pilot demonstration provinces and cities, including Guangzhou. It sent a resounding message to the global community, underlining China's unwavering commitment to expanding openness within the service industry.

2023年服贸会圆满闭幕，累计达成1100余项成果

9月6日下午，2023年中国国际服务贸易交易会圆满落下帷幕。本届服贸会共举办了15.5万平方米的展览展示、10场高峰论坛、102场专题论坛、18场边会和72场推介洽谈。线下参展企业2400余家，线上参展企业6700余家。截至9月6日中午12时，累计入场近28万人，共达成1100余项成果，国际参与度和影响力进一步提升。

本届服贸会展览突出展示了航天航空、医疗服务、信息数据服务等领域的40余个先进成果及案例。全球首枚成功入轨的液氧甲烷火箭等比模型、术锐单孔手术机器人等重点展品受到观众欢迎。

今年的展示内容突出创新引领。重点展示了全球首个氢能源燃料电池冷热电三联供示范项目、我国首个在欧美获批上市的自主研发抗癌新药等人工智能、芯片技术、清洁能源等服务领域的新技术、新应用。AI大模型、量子测控、卫星遥感等专精特新成果竞相亮相。

与此同时，今年服贸会的国际参与度进一步提升。共有83个国家和国际组织以政府或总部名义设展办会，比上届增加12个，其中8个国家和国际组织首次设展。主宾国英国组建了参展以来最大规模展团，集中展示了创意、教育、科技等领域的英国品牌。线下参展企业国际化率超过20%，包括500余家世界500强、行业龙头企业，覆盖28个服务贸易前30强国家和地区，“朋友圈”进一步扩大。

为期五天的展会期间，75家知名企业和机构发布成果139项，其中66家首发125项人工智能、金融科技、医疗健康、文化创意等领域的新产品、新技术，涌现出产业带数字地图、智慧实验室数字解决方案等一批优秀成果。

今年服贸会重点突出国际合作和线下活动。国际组织、驻华使馆、境外机构及国家相关部委等举办66场论坛活动，19位国际组织负责人、83位境内外部长级及以上嘉宾、57位中外院士及诺奖获得者、125位世界500强及跨国公司高管等340余位境内外嘉宾参会。

“投资中国年”服务业扩大开放推介大会也是今年首次举办的活动，权威解读了我国知识产权等领域扩大开放政策，发布了国家服务业扩大开放综合试点示范最佳实践案例，广州等11个试点示范省市与国内外投资商开展了35个项目洽谈，向全球释放服务业扩大开放的强烈信号。

文 | 羊城晚报全媒体记者 王莉
译 | 林佳岱 陈萱