服务业开放应向制度红利转型

Core Viewpoint - The recent issuance of the "Comprehensive Pilot Work Plan for Accelerating the Expansion of the Service Industry" by the Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance the opening-up of the service sector, which is crucial for high-quality economic development and the establishment of a higher-level open economy in China [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Impact - The service sector is projected to account for 56.7% of China's GDP by 2024, contributing 56.2% to economic growth, emphasizing the importance of service industry openness for industrial upgrading and innovation [1]. - The plan includes 155 pilot tasks covering 14 key areas such as telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, facilitating the alignment of domestic regulations with international high standards [2][4]. Group 2: Global Integration - The plan aims to deepen China's integration into the global value chain and promote the rational restructuring of global trade rules, aligning with high-standard agreements like CPTPP and DEPA [2][3]. - By implementing institutional openness, the plan seeks to attract global advanced elements and reform domestic resource allocation mechanisms [2][3]. Group 3: Regional Development - The plan optimizes the regional layout of China's service industry, expanding pilot cities to include Dalian, Ningbo, and Xiamen, creating a pattern where the eastern region leads and the central and western regions follow [2][3]. - Different regions will focus on their resource endowments, promoting coordinated development, such as Beijing's focus on technology and Hainan's development as an international tourism consumption center [2][3]. Group 4: Consumer and Employment Enhancement - The plan aims to improve consumer services in healthcare, education, and elderly care, meeting the demand for high-quality service supply and stimulating employment and innovation [3][4]. - Since 2015, pilot programs have led to significant contributions from a small land area, achieving over 25% of national service industry value added and over 60% of service trade [3][4]. Group 5: Challenges and Future Directions - Despite progress, challenges remain, including uneven service industry openness, regional disparities, and a talent gap in high-end services [5]. - Addressing these issues is essential for transitioning from "policy dividends" to "institutional dividends" in the service industry [5].