Core Insights - Digitalization has become an essential "passport" for service trade, enabling services to transcend geographical boundaries [1][2] - The integration of digital tools in various sectors is breaking down traditional barriers, allowing small and medium enterprises to access financing and trade opportunities [1] - The service trade's digital transformation is reflected in the impressive growth of service imports and exports in China, which reached nearly 3.9 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, marking an 8% year-on-year increase [2] Group 1: Digital Transformation in Service Trade - Digitalization is no longer an added benefit but a necessity for service trade, facilitating the sharing of high-end research services through cloud technology [1] - The implementation of smart customs credit systems is transforming data into credit certificates for small and medium enterprises, enabling them to secure financing more easily [1] Group 2: Impact on Various Sectors - In the cultural and educational sectors, digital tools are enhancing accessibility and engagement, allowing for cultural heritage to be experienced beyond physical museums and personalized education services to be delivered at home [1] - An AI supply chain platform is minimizing downtime for multinational companies by providing real-time risk alerts and standardizing complex industrial service processes [2]

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