人民财评：新动能后劲足，服务业释放多重发展活力

Core Insights - The service industry in China has shown significant growth, contributing 60.7% to the national economic growth in the first three quarters of the year [1] - The value added by the service sector reached 592,955 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4% [1] - The service sector's share of GDP increased to 58.4%, up 0.8 percentage points from the previous year [1] Group 1: Service Industry Growth - The service industry has become increasingly important in the national economy, with rapid growth in service consumption driving a structural shift towards a service-oriented economy [1] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sector saw a year-on-year increase of 11.2%, with a production index of 12.8% in September [2] - High-tech service industry investments grew by 6.1%, with information service investment surging by 33.1% [2] Group 2: Consumer Trends and Service Upgrades - Service retail sales increased by 5.2%, outpacing goods retail growth by 0.6 percentage points, indicating a shift towards consumer preference for experiences and quality [3] - The tourism and performance sectors experienced significant growth, with e-commerce transactions for tourism services rising over 20% [3] - The service trade's import and export grew by 7.4%, with travel service exports skyrocketing by 57.6% [3] Group 3: International Confidence in Service Sector - The actual use of foreign capital in the service industry reached 366.19 billion yuan, accounting for over 70% of total foreign capital usage, reflecting strong international confidence [3] - The number of foreign visitors eligible for visa-free entry increased by 52.1%, indicating a growing interest in "China tours" [3] Group 4: Future Outlook - The service industry is expected to continue its stable operation and quality improvement, with the integration of more quality services and new technologies enhancing consumer experience [4]