The 14th China (Guangzhou) International Financial Expo (GIFE) kicked off on June 26, spotlighting how financial innovation drives real-economy growth and industrial transformation.

Being held over three days across 20,000 square meters, the expo brings together 312 financial institutions and enterprises across eight themed zones, including Banking & Insurance, Cross-Border Collaboration, Capital Markets, and Financial Party Building. Exhibits highlight advances in five areas: policy outcomes, industry-finance integration, digital finance, open cooperation, and financial literacy.

At the opening ceremony, five major platforms were officially launched, including the Guangzhou Financial Hub Think Tank Alliance and the Digital RMB Guaranteed Consumption Platform. The event also saw 51 cooperation agreements signed, totaling 71 billion yuan.

More than 20 high-level forums are being held during the expo, featuring academic discussions, policy briefings, and industrial services. Interactive zones offer digital RMB experiences, pop-up gold and jewelry stores, and financial publications, while investor education sessions aim to enhance financial literacy and consumer engagement.