CIFTIS 2026: AI Innovations and Digital Services Take Center Stage

Beijing Opens Financial Fair to AI Banking

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) financial services exhibition opens on Sept. 9 in Beijing, bringing together 75 offline institutional participants to showcase advanced technological integrations and digital infrastructure developments, according to local government announcements and 21 Financial News reporting.

Major Lenders Highlight Machine Learning

State-owned commercial lenders are preparing prominent displays focused on artificial intelligence applications within banking operations. According to 21 Financial News, the country’s four major banks plan to feature core AI models and automated transactional frameworks during the exhibition.

PICC Unveils Computing Power Coverage

Alongside banking advancements, the People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC) will introduce a specialized commercial coverage product titled “Computing Power Insurance” (suanli bao), designed to mitigate operational risks associated with heavy data processing infrastructure, according to 21 Financial News.

Smart Mobility Takes Transit Center Stage

Transport and commercial service sectors are also expanding their footprints at the upcoming trade fair. According to the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, the transport services exhibition area features more than 200 online and offline participants showcasing recent developments in digitalized transit and smart mobility technologies developed across the capital.

Municipal Officials Outline Operational Framework

Preparations for the exhibition were outlined during a media briefing hosted by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.