This year's International Collection Investment Fair (ICIF) will be held in tandem with CIFIT at the Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center in Xiamen, Fujian province, from September 8 to 11.
Top art institutions and elite artists from across the world will be invited to put up exhibitions at the 2016 ICIF. Auction sessions will feature as part of the event, with international business leaders and political dignitaries attending the 2016 CIFIT expected to be among the buyers.
The ICIF will include forums to address art topics and explore the subjects such as fine art investment, and Internet and financing for art.
Art trade has been on the rise in Xiamen in recent years. The ICIF is seen by the city's art circles as a great opportunity to attract buyers and investors. Marketplaces for antiques and art museums in Xiamen have scheduled to hold various art activities and exhibitions during the ICIF.
China has launched a new pilot program to allow eligible enterprises greater access to overseas financing in support of green and low-carbon transformation projects, the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Aug 21.
To further streamline the experience, China is expanding tax refund stores, broadening the range of refundable goods, and refining refund procedures, ensuring an efficient and seamless shopping experience for global visitors.
