The salon brings a female perspective to green investment, promoting inclusivity and resilience. [Photo provided by Lin Yuyang to chinadaily.com.cn] 

To mark International Women's Day, the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) "Golden Key" Volunteer Service Station hosted the 2026 CIFIT Outstanding Women in Investment Salon. The event served to both celebrate and empower female leadership, while reinforcing CIFIT's ongoing commitment to fostering exchange and collaboration within the green industry.

The salon brought together leading female professionals to explore key topics like zero-carbon parks, carbon neutrality services, and green agriculture. To ensure the global green transition benefits all, women must be fully integrated into the green investment chain. This inclusive approach is key to building a more resilient and sustainable future for global investment.

Stephania Bonilla, chief of office of the Director of Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD, shares insights that offered valuable guidance for women entrepreneurs. [Photo provided by Lin Yuyang to chinadaily.com.cn] 

As a top "Invest in China" event, CIFIT has green development in its DNA. Through dedicated exchange events, ESG forums, and green industry matchmaking — complemented by years of green-themed exhibitions in Xiamen — CIFIT offers a dynamic platform where global corporations, SOEs, and private leaders converge. 

By focusing on smart manufacturing, eco-environmental protection, and new energy materials, it continuously fuels green industrial transformation and empowers businesses with lasting green energy.

The 24th CIFIT made history as the first fully green-powered edition. For its 25th edition, CIFIT pursued zero-carbon goals, working with Nanping's "One-yuan Carbon Sink" program to promote carbon inclusion. Additionally, the Green Booth Awards continue to encourage eco-friendly exhibition designs, driving the event's green transformation.