The 26th CIFIT Opens in Xiamen, Merchants from 129 Countries and Regions Seek Business Opportunities
The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) opened in Xiamen on September 8, 2026. This year's event gathered over 1,200 government agencies and business delegations from 129 countries and regions, along with 30 international organizations. The fair focuses on "Invest in China," "Chinese Investment," and "International Investment" sections. Finland and Saudi Arabia are featured as dual Guest Countries of Honor, while Guangdong and Qinghai serve as dual Guest Provinces of Honor. A new special zone for new quality productive forces highlights artificial intelligence and low-altitude economy, reflecting China's focus on cutting-edge sectors.
The 26th CIFIT in Xiamen, which opened on September 8, 2026, points to China's continued push for foreign investment and technological advancement. The inclusion of a new special zone for new quality productive forces, specifically mentioning artificial intelligence and low-altitude economy, shows a clear national priority. This focus is important for Asian tech companies looking to enter or expand within the Chinese market, particularly those in AI development or drone technology. The event's scale, with 129 participating countries and regions, suggests a broad effort to attract capital and partnerships. The debut of a special zone for the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) also reflects China's ongoing efforts to internationalize the yuan and streamline cross-border transactions. This could simplify financial operations for foreign businesses in China, but the broader adoption and efficiency of CIPS compared to existing systems will be the real test. The fair's digital platform, enabling project sourcing and capital matching, aims to make investment processes more efficient for the over 1,200 delegations present.
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