开年谋新局 多地部署服务贸易高质量发展

Core Viewpoint - The recent national business work conference emphasized the importance of developing service trade, with various regions like Guangdong, Guizhou, and Henan outlining plans for high-quality service trade development by 2026 [1][2]. Group 1: Service Trade Development Goals - Guizhou aims for service import and export to exceed 12 billion by 2027, with digital delivery services accounting for over 35% of total service trade [1]. - By 2030, Guizhou targets service import and export to reach 14 billion, increasing the share of digital delivery services to 45% [1]. - The average annual growth rate of service import and export during the 14th Five-Year Plan period is expected to exceed 5% [1]. Group 2: Characteristics and Drivers of Growth - The service trade in China is showing steady growth, with knowledge-intensive services accounting for nearly 40%, becoming a core driver of this growth [2]. - High-level opening-up is identified as a key driver for stimulating service trade growth, with various regions enhancing their foreign trade platforms [2][3]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Measures such as implementing a negative list for cross-border service trade and creating national service trade innovation development demonstration zones are expected to enhance service trade capabilities [3]. - Focus areas for growth in 2026 include artificial intelligence services, green services, and high-end productive services [3]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - To enhance the "gold content" and "intelligence content" of service trade, reliance on technological innovation and the application of new technologies is essential [4]. - There is a need to deepen integration between service trade and manufacturing, developing productive services like R&D design and supply chain management [4]. - The promotion of institutional openness and alignment with high-standard trade rules, particularly in sectors like healthcare and education, is crucial for achieving breakthroughs [4].