大连等9个城市试点任务明确——服务业扩大开放“路线图”上新

Core Viewpoint - The expansion of China's service industry opening-up pilot program is accelerating, with the recent issuance of a roadmap for nine cities, indicating a significant push towards enhancing service sector openness and reform [1][2]. Group 1: Pilot Program Achievements - The national service industry opening-up pilot program has shown significant results since its initiation in 2015, with 412.6 billion USD in foreign investment absorbed by 11 pilot cities in 2024, accounting for 50.2% of the national total in the service sector [2]. - The new pilot cities, including Dalian, Ningbo, and others, are expected to promote self-directed opening in the service sector, leveraging their unique advantages and focusing on key areas such as telecommunications, healthcare, and finance [2][3]. Group 2: Differentiated Exploration - The pilot cities are encouraged to develop tailored tasks based on their unique resources and industrial foundations, promoting innovation and complementary achievements across regions [3]. - For instance, Ningbo is focusing on technology services and international shipping, while Dalian aims to enhance its role as an international shipping center in Northeast Asia [3][4]. Group 3: Project Implementation for Regional Development - The Ministry of Commerce plans to deepen the service industry opening-up pilot program, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure effective implementation of the pilot tasks and promote project landing to stimulate regional development [6][7]. - The program aims to enhance service consumption, moving from physical goods to services, and to cultivate new development momentum while shaping international competitive advantages [6].