More than 60 countries and regions, as well as six international organizations, are exhibiting at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services, according to organizers.

Ireland, the guest country of honor for this year's CIFTIS, is showcasing a variety of sectors including tourism, agricultural products, and culture to healthcare and education.

At its agricultural booth, it displays dairy products, pork and shellfish. Ireland's whiskey and cream liqueur are also on show, which have been certified by the European Union as geographical indication products.

The signing of the China-EU agreement on GI last year has helped Ireland bring more brands to China, said Conor O'Sullivan, the China manager of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.

"We have prioritized our markets globally for the food industry. The top two for us are the United Kingdom and China," O'Sullivan said.

China is developing fast in the consumer goods sector, he said, adding that the development of new channels such as e-commerce, new retail and cold-chain logistics are helping Ireland export more products.

Media reported that in 2020, Ireland's service trade with China reached $20.27 billion, up 28.4 percent year-on-year. China has become Ireland's fifth-largest trading partner in the world and its largest trading partner in Asia.

"Ireland has a very rich services tradition－about two-thirds of our global trade all over the world is in services," said Gareth Hargadon, head of the economic section at the Irish embassy in China. "The service trade in China at the moment is very much opening-up across the board in terms of China's dual circulation strategy."

Ireland's trade in services with China has increased by 30 percent year-on-year in the last three years, Hargadon said. "I think we will continue to increase in terms of trade in goods and services, but also in terms of cooperation between companies."

Peru's booth is another highlight of CIFTIS, as this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Peru. From avocado to coffee, and alpaca to the country's landscape, Peru is demonstrating a wide range of its charm.

"This is a superb event and it is a great opportunity to meet Chinese companies," said Luis Quesada, Peruvian ambassador to China.

"China is one of the most advanced countries when we speak about the digital economy," Quesada said." I can see that in China, all of its cities use digital platforms. This is something that we have to learn from China.

"Looking forward, we can collaborate and try to connect Chinese companies with our private and public sectors," he said.

International organizations have also set up exhibits at the event. This year, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization is showcasing technologies and projects that feature artificial intelligence and sustainable development.

One of the exhibitors is XAG, a Guangzhou-based agricultural technology company, which is demonstrating its latest agricultural drone.

According to the company, the drone is equipped with a twin-rotor flight system and is powered by clean energy. Its AI technology is capable of analyzing the condition of crops and thus sprays varying amounts of pesticide, which reduces their use by 30 percent.

The company has sold its drone products to markets in South America and Southeast Asia, said Zhou Yinglin, manager of global affairs at the branding center of XAG.

"We hope our technology can help farmers reduce production costs and contribute to food safety and environmental protection," she said.