中经评论：像重视制造业一样重视服务业

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the potential of the service industry as a driver for economic structure optimization, industrial upgrading, employment stability, and international competitiveness [1][2] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the service industry's added value is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.9% from 2021 to 2024, contributing an average of 60.6% to economic growth, making it a key engine for socio-economic development [1][2] - The service industry's development level is a crucial indicator of a country's economic development, with China's service sector expected to account for approximately 56.7% of GDP by 2024, indicating significant room for improvement in both scale and structure [1][2] Group 2 - Current trends show a shift in consumer demand from mere availability to quality, with rapid growth expected in sectors such as health care, elderly care, and lifelong education due to the expansion of the middle-income group and demographic changes [2][3] - The service industry faces a shortage of high-quality supply, particularly in education, healthcare, and elderly care, while the international competitiveness of knowledge-intensive services needs enhancement [3] - Systemic barriers, such as market entry restrictions and insufficient competition, hinder innovation and service quality, necessitating further exploration in areas like cross-border data flow and professional qualification recognition [3][4] Group 3 - The transformation of China's economy is driven by profound changes in supply and demand, with a focus on manufacturing transformation and consumption upgrades being critical for enhancing the service industry's capacity and quality [4] - Promoting the service industry's capacity and quality requires a systemic innovation in development concepts, models, and standards, focusing on output efficiency, competitiveness in service trade, and consumer satisfaction [4] - Key strategies include removing barriers to market entry, fostering deep integration between modern services and advanced manufacturing, and creating a conducive environment for new service models and regulatory frameworks [4]