国家统计局：1至8月份服务零售额同比增长5.1%，快于商品零售额增速

Core Viewpoint - The service consumption in China is showing stable growth, with a notable increase in demand for travel and leisure activities during the summer season, leading to a faster growth rate in service retail compared to goods retail [1]. Group 1: Economic Performance - From January to August, the service retail sales increased by 5.1% year-on-year, outpacing the growth rate of goods retail sales [1].