Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes higher

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 0.07 percent on Friday to close at 25,584.79 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index closed flat at 8,490.39 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index declined 0.33 percent to 4,605.15 points.

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will officially open on Sept. 9 at the Shougang Park in western Beijing, government officials announced at a press conference on Friday.

The officials from the Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing municipal government made the announcement when briefing news media on the development of China's services trade over the past year and the latest preparations for this year's CIFTIS.

Approximately 90 countries and international organizations are expected to set up exhibitions and host events at the fair, with over 1,800 companies participating in offline exhibitions.

This year's CIFTIS will feature several first-time initiatives. A "China Services" section will be established for the first time in the core area of the exhibition, showcasing innovative achievements and exemplary cases in the services trade sector from various regions across the country.

A specialized section will also be established within multiple thematic exhibition spaces to support the global expansion of high-quality Chinese service providers. In addition, a dedicated promotion and roadshow space will be launched to offer one-stop professional services for Chinese companies seeking to enter overseas markets.

The fair will be organized around four key themes: openness and integration, win-win cooperation, digital and intelligent innovation, and green development. Nearly 100 conferences and forums are scheduled to take place, during which authoritative reports will be released. More than 100 negotiation and promotion events will also be held throughout the fair.