2025 CIFTIS: Green Technology Empowers Global Trade in Services
Beijing, China — September 15, 2025
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in Beijing from September 10 to 14, has highlighted the accelerating shift of global trade in services toward greener and smarter development. Showcasing cutting-edge environmental solutions and technologies, the fair has emerged as a pivotal platform for fostering international cooperation focused on sustainable growth.
Under this year’s theme, “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services,” nearly 2,000 on-site exhibitors from over 20 of the world’s top 30 countries and regions in services trade presented their latest innovations emphasizing green and low-carbon development.
Innovative Green Technologies Draw Global Attention
Among the standout exhibitors was Czech company Beistar CZ, making its debut at CIFTIS, which unveiled a novel energy storage technology. This system converts surplus electricity from the grid into thermal energy, storing it in units filled with hot air and heat-resistant materials. Remarkably, Beistar CZ’s solution operates at about one-fiftieth the cost of traditional battery storage systems.
George Jermakov, Technology Director at Beistar CZ, expressed strong optimism about collaborating with China, noting, “There are no greater opportunities anywhere in the world than in China.” He praised China’s open business environment and the government’s vigorous push toward sustainability, describing the country’s journey to ecological progress as a "great wave" gaining momentum.
Interactive Waste Sorting and Unmanned Cleaning Solutions
Australian company Sencity introduced TestraBin, an interactive garbage-sorting bin equipped with sensor-fitted slots for different waste types. The bin features electronic screens that reward correct waste sorting with engaging animations and digital content, making the recycling process more enjoyable for users. Wanchen Zhao, Sencity’s Vice President, said, “Many people see this as a glimpse of the next era, where everyday items become more interactive and integrated with technology.”
Chinese enterprises also showcased homegrown green innovations that highlight the nation’s increasingly important role as a source of sustainable technology solutions. For example, the Beijing Environment Sanitation Group presented an unmanned street-sweeping vehicle equipped with lidar, 360-degree cameras, and ultrasonic radar technology. This vehicle can clean up to 6,000 square meters per hour, equivalent to the work of six to eight human workers. The group has extended technical support and consulting services to several countries, including Mongolia, Pakistan, Laos, Bangladesh, and Chad.
Additionally, an unmanned weed-cutting boat developed by the Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute demonstrated smart aquatic vegetation management. The vessel uses sharp blades and a simulation system to identify optimal removal times, providing an advanced approach to controlling aquatic plants in urban waterways.
Advancing Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks
Huatong Technology, a leader in zero-carbon industrial park solutions, attracted significant interest with its integrated approach. The company designs parks powered by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and biomass, while also focusing on energy-efficient building retrofits, equipment upgrades, and centralized energy monitoring platforms to reduce emissions.
Boasting approximately two decades of expertise in energy saving and carbon reduction, Huatong Technology has completed over 10,000 projects across China’s high-tech zones, industrial parks, logistics hubs, and cultural and agricultural facilities.
Expanding and Evolving Services Trade in China
China’s service trade reached a milestone in 2024, surpassing 1 trillion U.S. dollars for the first time. In the first seven months of 2025, the sector expanded by 8.2 percent year-on-year, reaching nearly 4.58 trillion yuan (approximately 644.9 billion U.S. dollars), according to official data.
The overall trading structure is also evolving, showing reduced reliance on traditional areas such as logistics while emphasizing value-added, knowledge-intensive, and innovation-led fields.
Jeffrey Sachs, Chairman of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, addressed attendees, stating, “China is at the forefront of major green technologies. It is the low-cost producer of wind, solar, long-distance power transmission, and zero carbon power supplies.” He emphasized the urgent global need for environmental transformation and highlighted China’s capacity to accelerate this critical shift.
A Platform for Sustainable Global Cooperation
The 2025 CIFTIS has proven to be a vibrant hub where intelligent technologies meet sustainable trade practices, opening new pathways for greener global cooperation. With an increasing number of enterprises sharing their green innovations and expertise, the event underscores the growing importance of integrating environmental responsibility with trade in services.
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