26th CIFIT Sparks Global Interest with Roadshows in Hong Kong and Macau

Promoting Investments: CIFIT 2026 Roadshows in Hong Kong and Macau

The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) is gearing up for its major event this September in Xiamen. To attract global attention and highlight the escalating international interest in investment opportunities, CIFIT organized promotional roadshows in Hong Kong and Macau on July 8 and 9. This initiative aimed to engage business leaders and stakeholders from both special administrative regions, showcasing China's ongoing commitment to fostering high-level opening-up and two-way investment.

During these two days, attendees included senior government officials, business executives, and representatives from foreign chambers of commerce and media outlets. The roadshows served as an invitation for the business community in Hong Kong and Macau to participate in the upcoming fair while underscoring the significance of investment collaboration between China and the global market.

A Record-Breaking Fair

The CIFIT in Xiamen, set for September 8-11, is expected to feature a record exhibition space of 200,000 square meters, making it the largest CIFIT in history. This year’s fair will serve as a flagship platform under the 'Invest in China' initiative, drawing participation from nearly 50 countries and regions, including Germany, Italy, Brazil, Portugal, the UAE, and South Korea.

The agenda is packed with notable global institutions scheduled to participate. Among them are the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), and the New Development Bank (NDB). UNCTAD will host the second Future Investment Conference themed 'Global Investments for a Changing World,' which aims to bring together sovereign funds and investment associations to strengthen cooperation in strategic sectors. UNIDO is likewise organizing its own forum during the CIFIT.

Focus on Regional Participation

The fair is also set to feature dedicated sections for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government will conduct investment promotion events to highlight Hong Kong's role as a 'super connector' for mutual investment, while the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will establish a dedicated pavilion and facilitate matchmaking events focusing on technological innovation between Fujian and Hong Kong. Additionally, the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute will operate a 180-square-meter pavilion, with the ChongWa (Macau) Financial Asset Exchange Co., Ltd. (MOX) participating as an exhibitor for the first time.

As the September event approaches, global investors and business delegations are preparing to leverage CIFIT as a prime platform to establish bilateral investment partnerships and explore opportunities within China’s expansive domestic market. The CIFIT continues to be a crucial event for international cooperation in trade and investment, underscoring China's integration into the global economy. This year’s CIFIT promises to be an unprecedented gathering of industry leaders, investors, and policy-makers aimed at fostering collaborative ventures across borders.

In conclusion, the roadshows in Hong Kong and Macau have set a vibrant tone for the upcoming CIFIT, reinforcing the importance of international engagement in investment and trade. The anticipation builds as stakeholders look ahead to the remarkable opportunities that will be presented in Xiangmen this September.