Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu's service industry has shown a strong start in the first quarter, with significant growth in both high-tech and traditional service sectors, contributing to the province's economic development [1][2][3]. Group 1: Service Industry Performance - In the first quarter, Jiangsu's service industry added value reached 18,831 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%, accounting for 56.9% of the regional GDP, an increase of 1.3 percentage points from the previous year [1]. - The accommodation and catering industry saw a value-added growth of 7.5%, while wholesale and retail grew by 7.7%, and profit-oriented services increased by 8.9% [1]. - The contribution rate of the service industry to economic growth was 56.5%, driving a 3.3 percentage point increase in regional GDP [1]. Group 2: Production Service Sector - The revenue of large-scale service enterprises in Jiangsu grew by 8% year-on-year in the first quarter, surpassing the national average by 1 percentage point [2]. - The productive service sector accounted for 68.7% of the revenue from large-scale service enterprises, with a year-on-year growth of 9.9%, contributing 83.6% to the overall growth of the service sector [2]. - Business service revenue increased by 12.5%, contributing 33% to the growth of large-scale service enterprises [2]. Group 3: High-Tech Service Sector - High-tech services have shown strong growth, with e-commerce services leading at a year-on-year increase of 39.8% [3]. - Internet and related services saw a revenue growth of 17.1%, with internet information services and platforms growing by 14.9% and 30.8%, respectively [3]. - The revenue from technology transfer services grew by 27.8%, while research and design services increased by 10.5% [3]. Group 4: Transportation and Financial Services - The transportation network in Jiangsu operated efficiently, with railway passenger volume reaching 74.4 million, a growth of 5.1% [4]. - The total revenue of financial institutions reached 26.7 trillion yuan, with a loan balance of 27.4 trillion yuan, growing at a rate of 10.7% [5]. - The postal network's business volume reached 38.4 billion yuan, with express delivery volume exceeding 3.63 billion pieces, reflecting a growth of 21.1% [5]. Group 5: Telecommunications and Digital Economy - The telecommunications sector reported a total business volume of 34.95 billion yuan, with a steady growth of 5.1% [6]. - By the end of March, the number of internet broadband users reached 49.43 million, growing by 2.6% [6]. - The data indicates a robust integration of the digital economy with the real economy, showcasing the vitality of the service industry in Jiangsu [6].