Core Viewpoint - The development of the life service industry is crucial for enhancing urban attractiveness and meeting the high-quality living demands of the population, as emphasized by the local government and industry experts [1][4]. Group 1: Current Status and Background - The service consumption scale in China is expanding, with increasing public demand for high-quality living [4]. - The Guangdong Province's "14th Five-Year Plan" aims to promote high-quality, diversified, and convenient development of the life service industry [4]. - Cities like Shenzhen and Dongguan are integrating modern services with advanced manufacturing, providing valuable lessons for Jiangmen [4]. Group 2: Policy Support and Development Progress - Since 2025, Jiangmen has introduced multiple policy documents focusing on key areas such as modern commerce, cultural tourism, sports services, and health care to promote high-quality development in the life service industry [5]. - By the end of 2024, Jiangmen had 1,163 "four above" enterprises in the life service sector, a 50.5% increase from 2021, with revenue reaching 60.137 billion yuan, a 30.6% increase from 2021 [5]. Group 3: Existing Challenges - Jiangmen faces several bottlenecks, including slow development speed and small scale, with the tertiary industry's contribution to GDP at only 47.7% and a growth rate of 1.1%, significantly lower than the overall GDP growth [6]. - The retail sales of consumer goods in Jiangmen reached 120.872 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of only 2.0%, below the provincial average [6]. - There is a lack of leading enterprises, with most businesses being small and focused on traditional commerce, necessitating structural optimization [6][7]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - To enhance the quality of the life service industry, it is recommended to focus on key areas, accelerate upgrades, and create a "Qiaodu Service" brand to enrich quality supply [8]. - Promoting the integration of service sectors and expanding consumption scenarios is essential, with suggestions to develop industrial tourism and create demonstration zones for cultural and commercial integration [8][9]. - Strengthening technological empowerment through the application of digital technologies like 5G and big data is crucial for innovation and service model development [9][10]. - Building brand landmarks and enhancing urban charm through policy support and resource utilization is vital for increasing Jiangmen's visibility and competitiveness [10].