Core Viewpoint - The Chinese service industry is experiencing accelerated opening and expansion, with the recent issuance of a roadmap for comprehensive pilot projects in nine cities, aimed at enhancing foreign investment and promoting reform and development in the service sector [4][8]. Group 1: Pilot Project Implementation - The comprehensive pilot project for service industry opening has shown significant results since its initiation in 2015, with 412.6 billion USD in foreign investment absorbed by 11 provinces and cities in 2024, accounting for 50.2% of the national total in the service sector [4][8]. - The new pilot cities, including Dalian, Ningbo, and others, are encouraged to implement common tasks from the previously issued plan while also developing unique tasks based on their regional advantages and industry characteristics [4][5]. Group 2: Regional Differentiation and Focus Areas - The pilot cities are urged to adopt differentiated exploration strategies tailored to their unique resources and industrial foundations, promoting innovation and collaboration across regions [5]. - Specific support is provided to various cities: Ningbo is focusing on advanced manufacturing and cross-border trade, Dalian is enhancing its role in Northeast revitalization, and other cities are targeting areas such as cultural trade, marine technology, and biomedicine [6][7]. Group 3: Consumer Trends and Policy Implementation - There is a notable shift in consumer behavior from physical goods to service consumption, necessitating further opening of the service sector to cultivate new growth drivers and enhance international competitiveness [8]. - The Ministry of Commerce plans to strengthen communication with business entities, provide targeted policy guidance, and evaluate the effectiveness of pilot projects to ensure successful implementation and promote high-quality development in the service industry [9].
服务业扩大开放“路线图”上新
Ren Min Ri Bao Hai Wai Ban·2026-01-12 02:12