CIFTIS Overseas Summit Series

Kuala Lumpur 2027

Advancing China–Malaysia Cooperation in Trade in Services, Digital Economy and Innovation

A flagship international engagement programme connecting policymakers, research institutions, industry leaders and enterprises through dialogue, innovation and strategic partnerships.

StatusUpcoming
StationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date2027
FocusTrade in Services · Digital Economy · AI · Innovation
Strategic Context

Why This Summit Matters

The Kuala Lumpur Station is designed to strengthen practical China–Malaysia cooperation by connecting policy dialogue with industry collaboration, research exchange and business implementation.

Policy Dialogue

Facilitating high-level exchange between public institutions, industry bodies and strategic partners.

Trade in Services

Creating new channels for cooperation across modern services, professional services and cross-border trade.

Digital Economy

Exploring AI applications, digital transformation and innovation-led growth across the region.

Business Partnerships

Supporting enterprise engagement, project matchmaking and long-term cooperation outcomes.

About CIFTIS

A national-level platform for global cooperation in trade in services.

The China International Fair for Trade in Services brings together governments, enterprises, investors, industry associations and innovation ecosystems to promote international cooperation in the services economy.

110+Countries & Regions
240K+Professional Visitors
1,000+Leading Enterprises
ThousandsBusiness Matching Opportunities
Programme Themes

Focused areas for meaningful cooperation

Digital Economy

Regional cooperation in digital services, platforms and enterprise transformation.

Artificial Intelligence

AI applications across industry, culture, services, governance and enterprise productivity.

Innovation Exchange

Connecting research, technology, talent and institutional partnerships.

Trade in Services

Expanding cooperation in modern services, business services and market access.

Investment Cooperation

Supporting business matching, project facilitation and cross-border investment opportunities.

Regional Connectivity

Strengthening China–Malaysia and ASEAN-facing collaboration platforms.

Featured Programme

From dialogue to implementation

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks and strategic framing for China–Malaysia cooperation.

Ministerial & Institutional Dialogue

High-level exchange among public institutions, industry representatives and strategic partners.

Industry Forum

Focused discussions on trade in services, digital economy, AI and innovation.

Roundtable Session

Closed-door dialogue for enterprises, associations, research bodies and investors.

Business Matching

Curated matchmaking to support partnerships, market access and project cooperation.

Networking Reception

Relationship-building among delegates, partners, media and participating organisations.

Participants

Who should participate

Government Agencies

Policy engagement and international cooperation.

Research Institutions

Knowledge exchange and applied research collaboration.

Industry Associations

Sector representation and ecosystem development.

Enterprises

Market expansion, partnerships and business matching.

Expected Outcomes

Built for measurable cooperation

Strategic Partnerships

New cooperation channels between institutions, associations and enterprises.

Business Matching

Curated meetings and project conversations with practical follow-up potential.

Investment Facilitation

Opportunities for market entry, investment dialogue and cross-border projects.

Innovation Collaboration

Research, technology and enterprise innovation exchange.

Policy Dialogue

Structured engagement around the future of services, technology and regional cooperation.

Regional Ecosystem

A stronger China–Malaysia platform linking Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and ASEAN markets.

Organisers & Partners

A cross-border institutional platform

2026 Highlights

Building on previous China–Malaysia engagement

The 2027 Kuala Lumpur Station builds on earlier cooperation activities that brought together public institutions, business leaders, sector representatives and innovation partners to advance practical collaboration.

Forum

China–Malaysia Dialogue

Policy and industry exchange on trade in services, innovation and cross-border cooperation.

Business

Enterprise Matching

Connecting Malaysian and Chinese enterprises through targeted partnership discussions.

Innovation

Digital Economy Cooperation

Strengthening collaboration across AI, digital services and emerging industry ecosystems.

Register Interest

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