World Trade Center Haikou
Showcases at 2025 CIFTIS with Strong Global Participation
WTCA
and partners hosted 14 forums and dialogues, drawing wide attention at
Beijing’s Shougang Park
From
September 10 to 14, 2025, the China International Fair for Trade in Services
(CIFTIS), led by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and jointly
organized with World Trade Center Haikou, World Trade Center Singapore, World
Trade Center Hangzhou, and partners, was successfully held at Shougang Park in
Beijing.
WTCA
and its members hosted 14 themed supporting activities, focusing on
opportunities and challenges for Chinese enterprises going global, as well as
innovative service models worldwide. These included the China International
Compliance Forum and Going Global Sub-Forum, the International Consumption
Conference, the International Project Matchmaking Conference, the Southeast
Asia session, the Hainan Free Trade Port “Opportunities in island-wide special
customs operations” session, enterprise project launches, a closed-door
dialogue on Chinese enterprises’ globalization, and more. The WTCA booth was hailed
by many companies and media outlets as one of the most popular at this year’s
CIFTIS.
Opening
Ceremony & Global Service Trade Summit
On the morning of September 10, the CIFTIS opening ceremony and “Global Trade
in Service Summit” were held at Shougang Park. Chinese President Xi Jinping
sent a congratulatory message. Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee
of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the
State Council, attended and delivered the keynote speech. Australian Prime
Minister Anthony Albanese and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte addressed the
summit via video. WTCA Executive Director Crystal Edn was invited to attend the
opening ceremony and summit.
That
afternoon, at the “2025 International Consumption Conference,” Crystal Edn
delivered a speech quoting Confucius’ idea of “harmony without uniformity,” stressing that real progress stems from balancing diversity and
cooperation. She thanked the organizers and partners, noting that CIFTIS has
become a vital platform for international dialogue and collaboration. Edn
introduced WTCA’s global presence in nearly 100 countries and 300 World Trade
Centers, committed to fostering a dynamic international business ecosystem. She
highlighted China’s role as the world’s second-largest consumer market and
innovation hub, shaping global consumption and trade patterns. WTCA’s
partnership with CIFTIS not only helps international companies enter China but
also supports Chinese companies in expanding globally. She also announced that
WTCA will host its Global Business Forum in Philadelphia, USA, in April 2026,
bringing together business leaders, investors, and policymakers worldwide.
On
the same day, WTC Singapore, together with DBS Bank and Rajah & Tann Asia,
held the special roundtable dialogue “Southeast Asia Session: Singapore, Your
Gateway to Southeast Asia,” providing practical pathways and financial support
for Chinese enterprises to enter the Southeast Asian market.
On
September 11, the “2025 Global Building Economy Ecosystem Conference” was held
at Samsung Tower in Beijing CBD. WTCA Vice President Wang Xun was invited to
attend and introduced the global ecosystem of World Trade Centers and its deep
integration with China’s building economy. Drawing on more than 20 years of
experience working in the WTCA system, he elaborated on the diversified formats
of World Trade Centers covering nearly 100 countries and more than 300 cities
worldwide, including landmark office buildings, commercial complexes,
convention and exhibition centers, industrial parks, airport zones, and future
data centers. Through its brand, network, and services, it builds a unified
value system. Wang pointed out that buildings are important physical carriers
of the WTC ecosystem in cities, as well as international business landmarks and
resource hubs, enabling local enterprises to connect globally.
On
the morning of September 11, WTC Haikou, together with SCHUNG RUI Tax Group,
held a sub-meeting — the roundtable dialogue “Opportunities in Customs Closure
of Hainan Free Trade Port,” inviting the Hainan International Economic
Development Bureau and Hainan Resort Software Community to give in-depth
interpretations of Hainan’s opening-up policies and investment opportunities.
On the afternoon of the 11th, WTC Hangzhou and the Shenzhen Cross-Border
E-Commerce Association jointly hosted the event “Decoding Cross-border
E-commerce, Empowering Chinese Brands Going Global,” exploring strategies for
Chinese brands to expand into international markets through cross-border
e-commerce.
At
the same time, WTC Singapore and CGL Consulting jointly released the white
paper “Going Global, Talent Leading the Way — Global Talent Strategy for
Enterprises,” providing talent strategy guidance for Chinese enterprises’
globalization.
On
the morning of September 13, Crystal Edn attended the “2025 International Cooperation Fair for Project
Promotion & Matchmaking”
and stated that cross-border B2B connections are especially critical in today’s
world, as they can transcend political and geographic boundaries to drive
innovation and shared prosperity. She quoted the Chinese proverb “A single
tree does not make a forest,” calling for building a sustainable “forest”
of shared opportunities through platforms such as CIFTIS. The conference,
co-hosted by WTCA, attracted participation from multiple WTCs and enterprise
representatives from various countries.
During
the parallel meetings on the 13th September, the “China Enterprise
International Compliance Forum, organized by the Accounting Society For Foreign
Economic Relations & Trade of China and the Statistical Society for Foreign
Economic Relations and Trade of China at Shangri-La Hotel, Shougang Park,
discussed the compliance risks under the new situation of international trade
and economy. The forum aimed to enhance the comprehensive and systematic
international compliance capabilities of Chinese enterprises in their “going
global” journeys. More than 200 participants, including representatives of
international organizations, multinational companies, government departments,
foreign trade enterprises, society members and professional committees, law
firms, accounting firms, and media, attended the forum.
On
the afternoon, WTCA gathered representatives from multiple WTCs for a
symposium, discussing previews of major WTCA events to be held in 2026 and
2027, B2B project cooperation among members, and in-depth discussions on
innovative service trade models. The goal was to explore how WTCA can better
empower member enterprises in the digital era and continue to strengthen
cooperation density among members.
On
September 14, WTC Singapore and the Embassy of Moldova co-hosted the “Famous Liquor
& Culture Exchange Meeting”
at the WTCA booth, presenting a cross-cultural feast.
During
the parallel meetings, WTC Singapore, WTC Haikou, and Hejun Consulting jointly
held a closed-door meeting themed “China Enterprises Going Global Exchange
Meeting” at the
International Business Lounge of Samsung Tower, inviting several listed
companies focused on overseas expansion, representatives of international
chambers of commerce, and WTC representatives. They shared real overseas market
cases and solutions, not only building a pragmatic, win-win cooperation bridge
among enterprises but also bringing this year’s CIFTIS to a successful close.
Against
the backdrop of global economic contraction and the stock era, WTC Haikou will continue to uphold its mission of “Connecting
Businesses Globally,” taking adcantages of WTCA’s vast global business network
and world-class facilities to provide more cooperation opportunities for
Chinese enterprises to both “bring in” and “go out.”
