（经济观察）“服务引擎”提速 中国塑造贸易新优势

Core Insights - China's service trade is accelerating, becoming a new competitive advantage in global trade [2][4] - The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) serves as a significant platform for observing the development of service trade [1] Group 1: Growth Momentum - Service trade is projected to grow at a rate of 9% in 2024, contributing nearly 60% to the global trade growth, which is expected to increase by 3.7% [3] - In China, the service sector accounted for 59.1% of GDP in the first half of the year, contributing over 60% to GDP growth [3] - Since 2012, China's service trade imports and exports have grown at an average annual rate of 6.7%, which is 1.7 times that of goods trade [3] Group 2: Digital Empowerment and Service Upgrade - The CIFTIS showcased innovations such as the world's first 3D-printed polymer vascular stent and the first 8K ultra-high-definition distribution platform, highlighting China's innovative capabilities in service trade [5] - Artificial intelligence is seen as a key driver for expanding trade boundaries, with expectations for it to unlock new opportunities in service trade [5][6] Group 3: Policy Support and Market Opening - China plans to release policies to promote high-quality development in digital and service trade, and to sign more high-standard economic and trade agreements [7][8] - The expansion of service industry pilot programs and the establishment of a negative list management system for cross-border service trade are part of China's strategy to enhance openness [7] - Increased participation from foreign enterprises, such as over 50 Australian companies at the CIFTIS, indicates growing interest in the Chinese market [8]