The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region is finalizing its preparations to showcase its digital trade innovations and strengthen ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ahead of the upcoming 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.
Li Shuo, deputy director of Guangxi's department of commerce, highlighted the profound significance of the region's participation. This is a testament to its strategic position at the forefront of China-ASEAN cooperation and its role in serving the country's new development paradigm.
To ensure a robust presence, Guangxi has established a highly coordinated organizational system, mobilizing a delegation that comprises all 14 of its prefectural-level cities, 10 government departments, and 60 key enterprises in service and digital trade — altogether involving over 200 participants.
The region's extensive preparations align seamlessly with the expanding scale of 2026 CIFTIS, scheduled to be held from Sept 9 to 13 in Beijing. Demonstrating a continuously rising level of international engagement, nearly 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises have confirmed their on-site participation at the event.
Guangxi's upgraded comprehensive pavilion is designed as a premier window for China-ASEAN digital trade cooperation. Themed around utilizing digital intelligence to link with ASEAN, the fully immersive space features a five-part layout, including a national-level platform data wall, an artificial intelligence application scenario zone and a cross-border digital services area.
