服贸会“搭台”带来新机遇

Core Insights - The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has become the largest and most influential comprehensive exhibition in the global service trade sector, providing a high-end platform for domestic and foreign enterprises to connect with global resources and share market opportunities [1] Group 1: Service Trade Development - China's service trade scale ranks among the top globally, with continuous optimization of its structure and an increasing share of emerging sectors [1] - In the first half of this year, China's service import and export totaled 3.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8%, marking a historical high for the same period [1] - Service exports reached 1.7 trillion yuan, growing by 15% year-on-year, accounting for 11.5% of China's total foreign trade exports, an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2: Innovation and International Standards - The service trade sector is at a critical opportunity for innovation and enhancement, requiring alignment with high-standard international trade rules and differentiated development paths based on regional characteristics [2] - Emphasis on the characteristics of service trade being "intangible, digital, and high value-added," with a focus on strengthening intellectual property protection and data cross-border flow mechanisms [2] - Support for leading enterprises to establish compliant overseas operations, backed by national legislation and mutual recognition of agreements [2] Group 3: Knowledge-Intensive Services - Strategies to enhance the competitiveness of knowledge-intensive services in key areas such as finance, law, accounting, and design through targeted guidance and support [3] - Encouragement for professional service institutions to expand internationally through mergers and acquisitions and the establishment of overseas branches [3] - Simplification of approval processes and removal of hidden barriers to attract top talent globally, aligning with international standards [3] Group 4: Social Services Sector - Promotion of open development in social service sectors such as culture, tourism, education, and healthcare through flexible policies and diversified development models [3] - Increased efforts to encourage social forces to participate in cultural exchange, cooperative education, and the introduction of medical institutions [3] - Support for capable enterprise groups to create flagship projects and demonstration centers for "Chinese services" in key trading partner countries [3]