新华财经海口4月14日电（记者陈碧琪）第五届中国国际消费品博览会（简称"消博会"）于13日至18日 在海南举办，首次设立主宾省（市），由北京市担任。北京市以"首善标准"和"国际视野"深度参与本届 消博会，精心打造"开放赋能，京彩无限"主题展台，举办"北京主宾省（市）主题日推介活动"，期间重 点推介了2025年中国国际服务贸易交易会（简称"服贸会"）。 记者在会上看到，北京展台生动呈现了2024年服贸会的精彩瞬间和丰硕成果，重点展示了2025年服贸会 突出服务贸易特色，进一步提质升级的展会亮点。展台上，服贸会吉祥物"福燕"毛绒玩具、徽章、工艺 品等精品文创产品广受关注。 当前，服贸会已发展成为全球规模最大的服务贸易领域综合型展会，也是我国对外开放的重要窗口。14 日上午，2025年中国国际服务贸易交易会推介活动——海口站在"北京主宾省（市）主题日推介活动"上 举办，重点介绍了2025年服贸会筹备情况、特色亮点及参展机遇。据悉，2025年服贸会固化了举办时间 和地点，将于9月在北京首钢园区一址举办，充分发挥工业遗存场景特色优势，优化空间布局，打造"小 镇式会展"。大会开幕当天将高规格举办全球服务贸易峰会；展览展示 ...

Core Insights - The report predicts that Asia's weighted real GDP growth rate will reach 4.5% by 2025, despite overall trade and investment pressures [1][3] - Asia is expected to remain a major engine of global economic growth, with its GDP share of the world projected to increase from 48.1% in 2024 to 48.6% in 2025 [3] - Digital trade and service trade are highlighted as significant growth areas for Asia, with rapid advancements in digital delivery services and a notable recovery in travel services [3][4] Economic Growth and Trade - The Asia-Pacific region's retail e-commerce growth is projected to reach 8.4% in 2024, with China's cross-border e-commerce import and export total at approximately 369 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.8% [3] - Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector is expected to achieve a gross merchandise value (GMV) of 263 billion USD, marking a 15% year-on-year increase [3] - The service export total for 25 Asia-Pacific economies reached 1,807.08 billion USD in 2023, with intra-regional exports growing by 41.78 billion USD, significantly outpacing the -2.28% decline in exports to regions outside [4] Regional Integration and Economic Partnerships - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has begun to show trade creation effects, with steady growth in foreign direct investment and accelerated integration of industrial and value chains among member economies [5] - The transition of China's service trade from deficit to surplus in 2023 underscores the contribution of service trade to regional economic cooperation [5] - There is a call for collaborative efforts to promote the high-level implementation and upgrading of RCEP, aiming to enhance governance systems and advance the Asia-Pacific free trade process [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent developments in the trade tensions between the United States, China, and Canada, highlighting the initiation of consultations at the WTO regarding new U.S. tariffs and the potential for easing global trade tensions [2][3][4]. Group 1: U.S. Tariffs and WTO Consultations - The U.S. has agreed to consult with China and Canada at the WTO regarding new tariff measures, indicating a possible shift towards dialogue in trade disputes [2][4]. - The U.S. announced a 10% tariff on certain Chinese products on February 1, followed by an additional 10% on March 3, prompting China to file complaints with the WTO [3][7]. - Canada has also filed complaints against the U.S. regarding additional tariffs, indicating a broader context of trade disputes involving multiple countries [3][5]. Group 2: WTO's Role and Global Trade Dynamics - The WTO's dispute resolution process begins with consultations lasting 60 days, after which, if no agreement is reached, a panel may be established to further address the issues [5]. - WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for calm and focus on avoiding unnecessary trade wars, noting that global service trade is thriving, with the U.S. being a significant beneficiary [11][12]. - In 2023, U.S. service exports exceeded $1 trillion, accounting for 13% of global exports, with a projected surplus of nearly $300 billion in 2024 [12]. Group 3: Service Trade vs. Goods Trade - The article highlights the contrast between the U.S. service trade surplus and the goods trade deficit, with the latter being a point of contention for U.S. policymakers [12][13]. - The U.S. achieved a service trade surplus of $1,126 billion with the EU, despite a goods trade deficit of $1,686 billion, illustrating the complexities of trade balances [13]. - The growth of service trade is expected to continue, with projections indicating a 10% year-on-year increase in service trade volume by Q3 2024, compared to a 4% increase in goods trade [12].