宏观观察2025年第22期（总第594期）：从国际对比看中国服务消费的发展潜力与空间＊

Group 1: Current State of Service Consumption in China - In 2023, service consumption accounted for 45.2% of total consumption in China, significantly lower than the US (67.5%), Japan (56.2%), and Germany (50.5%) [6] - China's per capita service consumption was approximately $2,317 in 2023, only 6% of the US level and about 20% of other major economies [8] - The total service consumption in China was about $3.3 trillion in 2023, which is only 26% of the US service consumption [7] Group 2: Factors Affecting Service Consumption Growth - Cultural factors lead to a lower average consumption tendency in China, with residents preferring savings over immediate consumption [25] - The quality of service supply in China is still developing, affecting consumer confidence and willingness to spend [28] - Urban-rural disparities result in lower overall service consumption, with urban residents spending 7-8 percentage points more on service consumption than rural residents [29] Group 3: Future Growth Potential and Recommendations - The Chinese government aims to promote service consumption growth in areas like catering, home services, and cultural entertainment, with a focus on sustainable development [33] - The health industry in China is projected to exceed $9 trillion by 2024, indicating significant growth potential in health-related services [48] - Financial services need to expand their coverage to support service consumption, with a focus on innovative and personalized financial products [56]