Banks Showcase Advanced Technology Integration at China International Fair for Trade in Services

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Banks and financial institutions in China have been at the forefront of technological innovation, with many showcasing advanced technologies such as humanoid robots, proprietary AI models, and digital currency applications at the recent China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. The event, held from September 10-14, highlighted the major advances being made in technology integration across the financial sector. A robot interacts with a humanoid robot at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China booth, demonstrating the bank's technical system centered on large-model infrastructure and application frameworks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) featured a financial services section with a theme of "Digital Intelligence Driving Open Win-Win Cooperation", integrating exhibitions, seminars, business matching, and experiential activities.
  • The event allowed financial companies to display innovative financial products, announce policy initiatives, and facilitate partner negotiations, with a focus on advanced technology systems over traditional displays.
  • Banks demonstrated significant advancements in five key areas: technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance.
  • China Construction Bank introduced its technology finance system, which directs increased lending to high-tech enterprises and supports Beijing's development as an innovation hub.
  • Shanghai Pudong Development Bank highlighted products developed by its technology clients, citing their progress in bringing innovations to market.
  • Banks displayed AI agents, digital employees, and interactive experiences to demonstrate automated customer service capabilities.
  • China Minsheng Bank featured its smart financial terminal and AI lab in the digital finance zone, while Bank of Beijing presented its intelligent interactive digital robot "Jing Xiaobao," along with installations integrating AI-generated content applications, chatbot agents, and digital human models.
  • ICBC's humanoid robot, powered by the bank's proprietary algorithms, engaged visitors in conversations and provided navigation assistance using natural language processing and motion control technology.
  • The financial services section included a 1,000-square-meter digital yuan display zone, with major financial institutions such as Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and China Merchants Bank displaying digital yuan applications and payment systems.

Statistics:

  • 97 enterprises participated in the financial services segment, including 71 Fortune 500 companies, with 51 domestic and 46 foreign institutions represented.
  • The financial services section of CIFTIS featured a 1,000-square-meter digital yuan display zone.
  • China Construction Bank demonstrated its technology finance system, which directs increased lending to high-tech enterprises and supports Beijing's development as an innovation hub.
  • Shanghai Pudong Development Bank highlighted products developed by its technology clients, citing their progress in bringing innovations to market.

Sources:

  • State Council News
  • People's Republic of China
  • China.org.cn
  • CIFTIS
  • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
  • China Construction Bank
  • Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
  • China Minsheng Bank
  • Bank of Beijing