China: China's service trade fair highlights green energy, recycling breakthroughs.

Major breakthroughs in low-carbon energy transition and smart recycling are drawing attention at the Environment and Energy Services Hall of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). Kicking off in Beijing on Wednesday, the five-day fair has gathered participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations, with more than 1,800 companies exhibiting on site. The environment and energy services exhibition area features comprehensive solutions for zero-carbon industrial parks. Leading energy producers are also showcasing their latest achievements, including geothermal technology, supercritical power generation and integrated energy services. Many of these low-carbon solutions are designed to support international energy projects, fueling the global expansion of China's green services. In the area, innovations range from AI‑powered waste sorting and recycled construction materials to hydrogen-driven sanitation equipment. Advanced low-carbon materials are also showcased, supporting zero-carbon buildings and next-generation computing centers. Beyond the exhibits, a series of forums are unveiling new financing frameworks for green projects. By building a global platform for green services trade, CIFTIS is helping push forward international carbon-reduction goals and sustainable growth. Shotlist: Beijing, China - Sept 9-11, 2026: 1. Various of venues of 2026 China International Fair for Trade and Services (CIFTIS); 2. Themed area for environmental and energy services; 3. Sign showing "environmental and energy services"; 4. Various of booths, screen at CIFTIS; 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Reza Mirza, Group Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability, XLSmart (partially overlaid with shot 6): "Since implementation, we have achieved a few things. I think the first one is more than 10 percent in energy saving. The second one is actually maintaining the same network performance and service quality. The third one is actually no noticeable impact on customer experience itself. So this result actually demonstrates that AI can deliver a more meaningful energy efficiency while maintaining a reliable and high-quality network." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 6. Various of CIFTIS exhibition booth related with AI [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 7. Various of booths; 8. Sign showing "environmental and energy services"; 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Liu Huasai, chief researcher, Research Institute of Technology, Shougang Group Co., Ltd. (ending with shot 10): "For every tonne of steel we produce, we emit more than two tonnes of carbon dioxide. Through technological and process innovation, we have developed low-carbon-emission automotive steel, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by a maximum of 50 percent."; 10. Various of booths, exhibitors on display, screen showing vehicle components; 11. Various of visitors, sign reading "CIFTIS". [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]