李俊：把握新机遇提升服务贸易水平

Core Viewpoint - The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China emphasizes the importance of enhancing the service trade system and acknowledges the significant growth potential of global service trade, which is expected to outpace goods trade in growth rate, despite facing challenges from protectionism and unilateralism [1] Group 1: Trends in Global Service Trade - The development of data trade is accelerating due to advancements in digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, with information service trade growing at an average rate exceeding 9%, significantly higher than the overall service export growth of 5% [1] - There is a rapid increase in demand for green services driven by the green technology revolution and the need to address EU carbon tariffs, with China being a major player in green trade [2] - The deep adjustment of global industrial and supply chains is leading to a rapid development of productive service trade, as companies localize production and provide cross-border services from parent companies [2] - The trend of nearshoring in international division of labor is accelerating the regionalization of service trade, with a noticeable shift towards regional and short-distance travel services post-COVID-19 [2] Group 2: Ecosystem of Service Trade Development - Resource factors such as technology, talent, and capital are fundamental to service trade development, with AI technology creating new service demands and enabling service industry growth [3] - Enhancing the competitiveness of the service industry is crucial, leveraging China's strengths in manufacturing and goods trade to boost logistics, software, and information services [3] - Cultivating enterprise主体 is essential, focusing on both large multinational corporations and innovative SMEs, particularly in the digital services sector [4] - Expanding international market cooperation is necessary, with efforts to strengthen service trade partnerships with both developed and developing countries, and utilizing platforms like the service trade fair to enhance international collaboration [4][5]