商务部：有序推进跨境服贸梯度开放

Core Insights - The Chinese government has implemented a negative list management system for cross-border service trade to enhance transparency and predictability in the regulatory environment [1][2] - The establishment of this system is a significant step towards aligning with international high-standard trade rules and promoting institutional openness [1] - Specific measures have been introduced in free trade zones and Hainan Free Trade Port to expand market access in various sectors, including professional services and finance [1] Group 1 - The State Council issued opinions in September last year to promote high-quality development of service trade through high-level openness [1] - The Ministry of Commerce has reported that the negative list management has effectively improved management transparency and predictability [1] - The negative list management system and gradient opening framework were officially established in March 2024, following approval from the central government [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Commerce is actively monitoring the implementation of the negative list and addressing any challenges encountered during the process [2] - Future efforts will focus on aligning with international trade rules and progressively enhancing the liberalization and facilitation of service trade [2]