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Group 1 - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair (CIFTIS) will feature Australia's largest delegation ever, with participation from 85 countries and international organizations, and nearly 500 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies, highlighting the event's international character [1] - The CIFTIS serves as a significant platform for promoting global service trade growth, with the World Trade Organization predicting a 0.9% growth in global goods trade for 2025, significantly lower than previous forecasts, while global service exports are expected to grow by 4.0% [2] - China's service trade market continues to expand, with a total service import and export volume of 3.9 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 8%, and service exports reaching 1.7 trillion yuan, up 15% [2] Group 2 - The CIFTIS reflects China's commitment to open development, with various measures being implemented to enhance cross-border service trade and accelerate the opening of the service market [3] - The event showcases China's strong market potential, with a population of over 1.4 billion and a growing middle-income group, attracting global service providers to tap into this market [4] - Notable figures, such as Australia's Prime Minister and Morgan Asset Management's global chairman, emphasize the opportunities presented by the Chinese market, indicating a growing trend of investment in China [4] Group 3 - Despite rapid growth in service trade, there are still gaps compared to global standards, including areas such as industrial foundation, trade structure, and policy frameworks that require further optimization [5] - The need for innovation in service trade development is emphasized, highlighting that open cooperation is essential for improving the quality and level of China's service trade [5]