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Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and six other departments have jointly released a revised version of the "Encouragement of Import Services Directory," which aims to guide and support the innovative development of service trade, expand imports proactively, and achieve high-quality development in China [1][2]. Group 1: Directory Revision Overview - The revised directory is a response to the 2024 directive from the State Council to expand the import of quality services and is based on extensive research and feedback from local governments and service import enterprises [2][3]. - The new directory continues to support four existing categories: "Research and Design Services," "Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Services," "Environmental Services," and "Consulting Services," while adding two new categories: "Other Professional Services" and "Medical and Health Services" [3][4]. Group 2: Specific Changes in the Directory - The new directory includes specific high-quality services that are urgently needed domestically, such as "Green Building and Other Low-Carbon Related Design, Assessment, or Certification Services" and "Supply Chain Management Services" under the "Other Professional Services" category [4][5]. - Adjustments have been made to optimize the content of encouraged import services, including updates to descriptions for "Digital Technology Development Services," "Technical Testing and Analysis Services," and "Water Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration Services" [4][5]. Group 3: Removal of Certain Services - Services that are no longer necessary to encourage for import, such as those solely focused on air pollution control, have been removed from the directory due to improvements in domestic service capabilities [5].