"Beijing Day," one of the key investment promotion conference of the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), opened Thursday at Shougang Park in Beijing, unveiling 140 cooperation projects worth 139.75 billion yuan ($19.3 billion).

The event, hosted by the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau, highlighted opportunities in next-generation information technology, healthcare, and other sectors, alongside 20 new "AI+" application scenarios.

Participants at the event agreed that Beijing is becoming increasingly appealing to global investors with its rapid advances in AI and biomedicine, as well as innovative policies, improved business conditions, and a supportive ecosystem.

A new big-data platform dedicated to attracting investment in Beijing was also launched to provide one-stop digital services for domestic and overseas investors.

Districts including Chaoyang, Haidian, Shijingshan, and Tongzhou gave pitches on areas such as green finance, tech innovation, and digital economy integration. Banks, venture capital firms, and investment agencies met one-on-one with enterprises to match projects with capital.

Another returning event this year was the Beijing Investment Reception, which has been held for four consecutive years. The event offered investment consulting services, policy briefings, and investment promotion sessions aimed at giving companies firsthand insight into Beijing's business climate and opportunities.