[The 2026 Service Trade Fair will set up the first "Overseas Services" area to promote "Chinese services" to the world] August 28, this morning, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the development of China's services trade and the progress of preparations for the 2026 Service Trade Fair, and answered reporters' questions. It was introduced at the press conference that in 2026, about 90 countries and international organizations will set up exhibitions and conferences, and more than 1,800 companies will participate offline. Norway, the guest country of honor, will carefully build a national pavilion to showcase its characteristic industries and innovative achievements. The guest province of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will hold special exhibitions and theme activities. While providing a display and trading platform for high-quality services from various countries and helping to expand the Chinese market, this CIFTIS will also set up "overseas services" areas in multiple special exhibitions for the first time to provide professional support for Chinese companies to expand international markets and promote more high-quality "Chinese services" to the world.