The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Shougang Park in Beijing on Sept 9. Serving as the exclusive global partner from the banking sector for CIFTIS for six consecutive years, Bank of China created a comprehensive financial services ecosystem providing full-cycle, full-chain, and continuous support to promote the prosperity of global trade in services, focusing on the three core themes of "Enterprises Going Global," "Technology Finance," and "Financial Services for People's Well-being."

Serving enterprises going global

At this year's CIFTIS, under a core theme of highlighting its support for enterprises going global, BOC adopted a dual-exhibition-area approach — establishing a dedicated "going-global" exhibition zone at the main stage in the Financial Services exhibition venue and, for the first time, a booth in the Transportation and Commercial Services exhibition venue — presenting a panoramic view of its one-stop, full-chain cross-border service ecosystem for enterprises going global.

During the event, BOC actively participated in a series of official roadshow activities promoting services for enterprises going global, and provided professional solutions. It also carried out cross-border exchange activities in keeping with Norway's role as this year's guest country of honor, to address the needs of China-Norway two-way investment and trade cooperation and to build an efficient platform for bank-enterprise matchmaking and cross-border cooperation.

BOC has long been a leader in international trade settlement and cross-border RMB settlement. Its cross-border custody business ranks among the market leaders by scale. Leveraging its robust overseas RMB clearing network, participation in the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), and leading RMB bond underwriting services, BOC facilitates the cross-border circulation of RMB and provides safe and efficient support for global economic and trade cooperation. In July, BOC launched the "Go-Global Alliance" and released its comprehensive service plan for enterprises going global, addressing enterprises' needs and challenges in international development with integrated cross-border solutions. BOC also focuses on 10 key industries and 10 key countries for enterprises going global, providing dedicated industry solutions and country-specific service guides to support enterprises' cross-border operations.

Facilitating technology finance

In the Financial Technology exhibition zone, BOC is exhibiting jointly with several representative sci-tech enterprises. Using cutting-edge digital technologies such as naked-eye 3D display, mid-air imaging, and interactive walls, BOC showcases its innovative and professional practices in financial services to support sci-tech enterprises in technological breakthroughs, the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and cross-border development.

Using the "BOC Sci-Tech Innovation +" platform, BOC offers action plans in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. It has implemented the BOC Sci-Tech Innovation Integrated Customer Cultivation Programme to precisely meet the financial needs of sci-tech enterprises throughout their lifecycle, promoting the integration of financial services with technological innovation and industrial upgrading as well as accelerating the development of new-quality productivity.

Creating new scenarios to serve people's well-being

BOC has presented a variety of convenient financial services designed to meet people's everyday needs. Across five exhibition areas focused on residents' wealth growth, projects related to people's well-being, consumer potential, financial security, and cross-border connectivity, BOC presented e-CNY experiences, anti-fraud education, quick payments via debit cards, and pension financial services.

At the fair's interactive entertainment area, BOC set up an e-CNY experience zone, offering immersive, engaging, and educational interactions that allow both domestic and international visitors to experience the efficiency and convenience of e-CNY in various everyday scenarios.

Leveraging its global strengths, BOC continues to improve its personal cross-border and convenient financial services. It was the first bank in the Chinese mainland to launch the BOC Instant Remittance, a new generation of cross-border remittance products that enables 24/7 intelligent processing of personal cross-border remittances. BOC has been enhancing its distinctive offerings such as multi-currency exchange, full-cycle financial services for those studying abroad, and cross-border consumption, catering to residents' diverse financial needs related to cross-border travel, consumption, and studying abroad, along with a high-quality and warm financial experience.

BOC will continue to leverage its global expertise and comprehensive services to connect global resources, empower industrial development, and meet public needs, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of trade and supporting the country's high-standard opening-up.