实探 | 在首钢园感受服贸会“焕新”

Group 1 - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair (CIFT) will be held at Shougang Park, marking a shift to a single venue format, enhancing the participant experience with over 100,000 square meters of exhibition space [1] - The Shougang Park has implemented a 5.0 version venue renovation plan, with the Four High Furnaces being transformed into a high-standard conference venue capable of hosting over a thousand attendees [1] - The overall renovation of the Four High Furnaces and associated facilities will be completed by 2024, with further upgrades planned for 2025, integrating industrial heritage with modern functionality [1] Group 2 - The招商招展 (exhibition and recruitment) work for the CIFT is nearly complete, with nearly 70 countries and international organizations expressing intent to participate, including over 800 companies from nine major sectors [6] - The internationalization rate of the exhibition is over 20%, covering 24 of the top 30 countries and regions in service trade [6] - The CIFT is positioned as a new platform to lead global service trade development and enhance cooperation, especially in the context of challenges in global goods trade [8]