北京率先试行WTO《电子商务协定》 服务贸易包容发展成国际规则新热点

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce announced a work plan to support Beijing in piloting the WTO E-commerce Agreement, aiming to implement global digital trade rules established by the WTO by the end of 2024 [1] - The initiative is a collaboration among five national departments, with a focus on accelerating the implementation of measures in Beijing and creating replicable experiences for global application [1] - The WTO Deputy Director-General emphasized that the implementation of the E-commerce Agreement in Beijing will set a foundation for nationwide adoption and demonstrate China's commitment to high-level openness [1] Group 2 - The 2025 Global Service Trade Entrepreneurs Summit focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on service trade and the demand for inclusive development in global service trade [2] - The Global Service Trade Alliance released a report analyzing the latest trends and structural changes in service trade, identifying key factors affecting inclusive development and proposing targeted recommendations [2] - The report highlighted that while digital technology drives rapid growth in service trade, challenges such as the digital divide and trade protectionism increase uncertainty and instability in global service trade [2] Group 3 - Recommendations from the report include enhancing global digital infrastructure, supporting developing countries in cultivating new business models, and improving human resource development for better participation in service trade [3] - The Global Service Trade Alliance also launched the "2025 Initiative for Promoting Inclusive Development in Global Service Trade," aiming to ensure equal opportunities and sustainable development in service trade for economies at different development stages [3] - The initiative emphasizes the importance of improving service trade-related rules, supporting capacity building in developing countries, and promoting inclusive supply chain development [3]