系列促进服务出口、扩大服务消费政策将出！商务部最新发声

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the significant growth potential of service consumption in expanding domestic demand and international trade, with upcoming policies to promote service exports and consumption [2][4][6]. Summary by Sections Service Export Growth - In the first half of the year, China's total service import and export reached 3.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8%, outpacing the growth rate of goods trade by 5.1 percentage points [4]. - Service exports amounted to 1.7 trillion yuan, growing by 15%, with the share of service exports in total foreign trade exports rising to 11.5%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the previous year [4]. - The rapid growth in service exports is primarily driven by traditional service sectors such as transportation and travel, with transportation service exports at 418.5 billion yuan (up 23.9%) and travel service exports at 174.87 billion yuan (up 68.7%) [4]. Policy Measures for Service Exports - The Ministry of Commerce plans to introduce a series of policies to promote service exports, focusing on fiscal, financial, and facilitation measures [6][8]. - These policies will cover areas such as tax incentives, financial support for small and medium enterprises, and regulatory facilitation to enhance service trade [11]. Service Consumption Expansion - Service consumption is identified as a crucial component for expanding international trade and boosting domestic demand, with retail sales of social consumer goods reaching 28.4238 trillion yuan, a 4.8% increase year-on-year [10]. - The Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance service supply and stimulate consumption through various initiatives, including targeted policies for sectors like tourism, health, and green consumption [10][12]. Upcoming Events and Initiatives - The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is set to take place from September 10 to 14, featuring nearly 2,000 exhibitors, including 500 Fortune 500 companies [14]. - The event will showcase over 190 new products and innovations, highlighting the focus on quality service supply and promoting high-value commercial applications [14].