The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) will take place from September 8 to 11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. Covering approximately 120,000 square meters, the four-day event will feature more than 70 investment-focused activities and over 100 project roadshows, according to Vice Commerce Minister and Deputy International Trade Representative Ling Ji.

CIFIT 2025 is organized around three main pillars: “Invest in China,” “Chinese Investment Abroad,” and “International Investment.” The fair has attracted nearly 100 multinational companies from energy, chemicals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and smart manufacturing, alongside regional executives, sovereign wealth funds, and international investment institutions. In addition, over 100 specialized enterprises from Europe and Asia, often referred to as hidden champions, will participate.

The United Kingdom is the guest country of honor, sending a delegation of nearly 200 government, corporate, and association representatives. The program includes high-level dialogues with multinational executives and over 30 targeted investment promotion sessions. A dedicated financial zone will host more than 70 large financial institutions and listed companies to facilitate project matching. Provincial and municipal exhibition areas will highlight technological innovation and new productive capabilities, providing structured opportunities for investment engagement.

The “Chinese Investment” exhibition focuses on outbound investment, overseas services, and Silk Road maritime logistics, showcasing Chinese enterprises’ international projects. Several Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries will hold bilateral investment promotion events. The Ministry of Commerce will also release the China Outbound Investment Activity Index, offering a data-driven reference for understanding Chinese investment patterns internationally.

Leading Chinese financial institutions, including China Investment Corporation, Bank of China, and CITIC Group, will facilitate project matchmaking, while policy banks such as China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China will provide specialized sessions to support outbound investment. CIFIT 2025 will also host dialogues on provincial and state-level China-US economic cooperation.

Representatives from more than 110 countries and regions and international organizations have registered, with 51 countries and regions hosting exhibitions. UNCTAD will conduct a Future Investment Forum, and organizations such as the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and the New Development Bank will hold sessions sharing best practices in international investment cooperation.