本报北京12月5日电(记者王俊岭)记者近日从商务部获悉，今年1至10月，我国服务贸易稳步增长，服务 进出口总额65844.3亿元，同比增长7.5%。其中，服务出口29090.3亿元，同比增长14.3%；服务进口 36754亿元，同比增长2.6%。 1至10月，知识密集型服务进出口25121.5亿元，同比增长6.4%。其中，其他商业服务、电信计算机和信 息服务进出口10698.1亿元、8836.9亿元，增速分别为4.2%、9.9%。知识密集型服务出口14687.9亿元， 同比增长9.5%；知识密集型服务进口10433.6亿元，同比增长2.3%。 1至10月，旅行服务增长较快，进出口达18125.4亿元，同比增长8.5%。其中，出口同比增长52.5%，进 口同比增长2.3%。 ...

Economic Overview - China's economy shows a steady growth trend, with the logistics industry maintaining an expansionary stance in November [1] - The logistics industry prosperity index for November is reported at 50.9%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.2 percentage points [3] Logistics Industry Insights - The logistics business volume index across eastern, central, and western regions of China is relatively balanced [3] - Demand sectors indicate a rebound in manufacturing, a slowdown in energy, and stable consumption [3] - Key industries such as transportation equipment, home appliances, smart devices, and automotive parts are experiencing strong demand [3] - The postal and express delivery business volume index for November stands at 70.2%, with offline entities, social e-commerce platforms, and comprehensive e-commerce platforms performing steadily [3] Service Trade Performance - In the first ten months, China's service trade imports and exports totaled 65,844.3 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 7.5% [5] - Service exports reached 29,090.3 billion yuan, growing by 14.3%, while the service trade deficit decreased by 2,693.9 billion yuan [5] - Knowledge-intensive service trade continues to grow, with imports and exports amounting to 25,121.5 billion yuan, a 6.4% increase [5] - The surplus in knowledge-intensive services expanded by 1,036 billion yuan compared to the previous year, reaching 4,254.3 billion yuan [5] Consumer Goods Market - From January to November, the "old-for-new" consumption policy has driven sales of related goods exceeding 25,000 billion yuan, benefiting over 360 million people [7] - The automotive sector saw over 11.2 million vehicles replaced, while home appliances and digital products also experienced significant upgrades [7] - The government has allocated 300 billion yuan in special long-term bonds to support the "old-for-new" consumption initiative [7] Telecommunications Sector - The telecommunications industry has shown overall stability in the first ten months of the year [9] - The user base for 5G, gigabit broadband, and the Internet of Things continues to expand, with 5G mobile phone users reaching 1.184 billion, accounting for 64.7% of mobile phone users [9] - Mobile internet traffic has seen a robust growth, exceeding 320 billion GB, with a year-on-year increase of 16.8% [9]

Core Insights - China's service trade showed steady growth in the first three quarters of 2025, with total service trade volume reaching 59,362.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.6% [1] - The export of services was 26,015 billion yuan, growing by 14.4%, while imports reached 33,347.2 billion yuan, increasing by 2.8%, resulting in a service trade deficit of 7,332.2 billion yuan, which decreased by 2,382.4 billion yuan year-on-year [1] Group 1: Service Trade Performance - Knowledge-intensive services are the main driver of China's service trade, with imports and exports totaling 22,705.9 billion yuan, a growth of 6.4% [1] - Knowledge-intensive service exports reached 13,177.6 billion yuan, growing by 9.2%, while imports were 9,528.3 billion yuan, increasing by 2.8%, leading to a surplus of 3,649.3 billion yuan, which expanded by 857.3 billion yuan compared to the previous year [1] Group 2: Professional Services and Travel - China's international recognition and market competitiveness in professional services continue to improve, with significant growth in high-end professional service exports, including technology services and intellectual property [2] - Travel service exports grew the fastest, reaching 16,372.5 billion yuan, an increase of 8.8%, with exports rising by 54.4% and imports by 2.7% [2] Group 3: Policy Impact and Future Outlook - The implementation of policies such as visa exemptions and tax refunds has significantly increased the number of travelers and the amount of tax refunds, with a 229.8% increase in travelers and a 97.4% increase in refund amounts year-on-year [3] - To maintain steady growth in service trade, it is essential to enhance policy implementation, industry support, and international cooperation, focusing on quality improvement in key export areas and digital transformation [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce, along with eight other departments, has issued a document titled "Several Policy Measures to Promote Service Exports," which includes 13 specific measures to provide comprehensive policy support for service exports [1][3]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The document outlines 13 policy measures focusing on financial support, process optimization, risk assurance, and market expansion to enhance service exports [1]. - Key areas of focus include optimizing the zero tax rate declaration process for service exports and improving the convenience of inbound consumption [3][5]. Group 2: Market Expansion and Regulatory Facilitation - The measures aim to break down barriers in personnel, capital, and data flow, thereby creating a more favorable environment for service exports [5]. - The document emphasizes the importance of expanding international market channels and enhancing the role of intermediary organizations in supporting enterprises to enter international markets [5][7]. Group 3: New Initiatives - New initiatives include encouraging the development of international data services and supporting enterprises in participating in domestic and international exhibitions [3][7]. - The focus on knowledge-intensive service sectors, such as digital services and intellectual property, is expected to enhance China's international competitiveness in service trade [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of service trade as a key component of international trade and economic cooperation, highlighting China's commitment to expanding high-level openness and promoting high-quality development in service trade through various innovative practices and supportive policies [1]. Group 1: Service Trade Development in Hangzhou - Hangzhou is showcasing knowledge-intensive service trade through companies like Huibo Yuntong Technology Co., which collaborates with international teams to provide technical solutions and digital services [2][3]. - The city has seen a significant increase in service trade exports, reaching $13.583 billion from January to August, marking a year-on-year growth of 21.42% [3]. Group 2: Aviation Maintenance Services in Xiamen - Xiamen has developed a leading global aviation maintenance base, focusing on high-end industry competitiveness, with a significant portion of its orders coming from overseas [5][6]. - The city has implemented innovative customs policies that enhance the efficiency of aviation maintenance services, resulting in a 27.55% year-on-year increase in the value of imports and exports related to these services [6]. Group 3: Inbound Tourism and Consumer Growth in Chengdu - Chengdu has experienced a rise in inbound tourism, with over 4.2 million international travelers recorded from January to August, reflecting an 11.6% increase [7]. - The city has introduced various policies to facilitate inbound tourism and enhance consumer services, leading to a 227% increase in tax refund transactions and a 218% increase in refund amounts from January to August [9].

Core Insights - The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has become the largest and most influential comprehensive exhibition in the global service trade sector, providing a high-end platform for domestic and foreign enterprises to connect with global resources and share market opportunities [1] Group 1: Service Trade Development - China's service trade scale ranks among the top globally, with continuous optimization of its structure and an increasing share of emerging sectors [1] - In the first half of this year, China's service import and export totaled 3.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8%, marking a historical high for the same period [1] - Service exports reached 1.7 trillion yuan, growing by 15% year-on-year, accounting for 11.5% of China's total foreign trade exports, an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2: Innovation and International Standards - The service trade sector is at a critical opportunity for innovation and enhancement, requiring alignment with high-standard international trade rules and differentiated development paths based on regional characteristics [2] - Emphasis on the characteristics of service trade being "intangible, digital, and high value-added," with a focus on strengthening intellectual property protection and data cross-border flow mechanisms [2] - Support for leading enterprises to establish compliant overseas operations, backed by national legislation and mutual recognition of agreements [2] Group 3: Knowledge-Intensive Services - Strategies to enhance the competitiveness of knowledge-intensive services in key areas such as finance, law, accounting, and design through targeted guidance and support [3] - Encouragement for professional service institutions to expand internationally through mergers and acquisitions and the establishment of overseas branches [3] - Simplification of approval processes and removal of hidden barriers to attract top talent globally, aligning with international standards [3] Group 4: Social Services Sector - Promotion of open development in social service sectors such as culture, tourism, education, and healthcare through flexible policies and diversified development models [3] - Increased efforts to encourage social forces to participate in cultural exchange, cooperative education, and the introduction of medical institutions [3] - Support for capable enterprise groups to create flagship projects and demonstration centers for "Chinese services" in key trading partner countries [3]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce will introduce several policy measures next month to expand service consumption, utilizing fiscal and financial tools to enhance service supply capacity and stimulate new service consumption growth [1][2] - In the first half of the year, China's travel service import and export scale exceeded 1 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 12.3%, and is expected to maintain rapid growth for the entire year [1][3] - The Ministry of Commerce is working on policies to promote service exports, which will be issued soon, focusing on fiscal, financial, regulatory facilitation, and international market expansion [1][2] Group 2 - The new policies will enhance support for key areas and projects in service exports, optimize tax refund procedures, and improve the efficiency of export tax refund applications [2][3] - The policies aim to fill the gap in service trade export-specific policies and enhance the international competitiveness of China's service industry [3][4] - The service retail sector has seen a year-on-year growth of 5.2% from January to July, indicating a shift towards a balanced consumption pattern between goods and services [3][4] Group 3 - The upcoming service trade fair will feature over 70 countries and international organizations, with Australia as the first guest country, and nearly 2000 enterprises expected to participate [4][5] - The 2025 service trade fair will focus on the theme "Digital Intelligence Leading, Service Trade Renewing," featuring various activities including global service trade summits and exhibitions [5][6] - Over 190 new products and achievements will be launched at the fair, showcasing advancements in technology and innovative services [6]

Core Insights - The total service trade volume in China reached 38,872.6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, marking an 8.0% year-on-year increase, with knowledge-intensive services leading the growth at 6.0% [1] - Travel service exports experienced explosive growth, increasing by 68.7%, highlighting a shift in consumer behavior towards experience consumption [1][4] Knowledge-Intensive Services Growth - Knowledge-intensive service imports and exports totaled 15,025.4 billion yuan, accounting for 38.7% of the total service trade, with telecommunications, computer, and information services leading the sub-sectors at 12.7% growth [3] - The export share of knowledge-intensive services reached 51.5%, up 1.2 percentage points from the previous year, indicating China's rising position in the global value chain [3] Travel Service Export Boom - Travel services became the largest segment of service trade, with imports and exports totaling 10,802.9 billion yuan, a 12.3% increase, and exports growing by 68.7% [4] - Policy incentives such as visa exemptions and tax refunds have significantly boosted international tourism, with Shanghai seeing a 37.73% increase in inbound tourists compared to the previous year [4] Cross-Border E-Commerce Impact - The rise of cross-border e-commerce has driven innovation in service trade models, with Zhejiang province's goods trade reaching 27.3 trillion yuan, a 6.6% increase, and online retail sales growing by 8.5% [5] Structural Balance in Service Trade - The service trade is experiencing a "quantity and quality" improvement, with knowledge-intensive and travel services acting as dual engines for growth, reflecting a shift towards high-value sectors [6] - The outlook for the second half of the year suggests continued strong growth in knowledge-intensive services and a recovery in travel services due to restored international routes and favorable policies [6] Policy Recommendations for Service Trade - Increased policy support is recommended to guide social capital into productive service sectors, enhance the international competitiveness of service trade, and improve the quality and efficiency of the productive service industry through technology and talent development [7]

Group 1 - The total import and export value of China's service trade in the first half of the year reached 38,872.6 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.0% [1] - Service exports amounted to 16,883 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 15.0%, while imports were 21,989.6 billion yuan, growing by 3.2% [1] - The service trade deficit was 5,106.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 1,522.1 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - Travel services maintained rapid growth, with imports and exports totaling 10,802.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%, making it the largest sector in service trade [1] - Travel service exports saw the highest growth rate, increasing by 68.7%, while imports grew by 5.5% [1] Group 3 - Knowledge-intensive service imports and exports reached 15,025.4 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.0% [1] - Major components of knowledge-intensive services included other business services and telecommunications, with export values of 6,391 billion yuan and 5,293.8 billion yuan, growing at rates of 3.1% and 12.7% respectively [1] - Knowledge-intensive service exports totaled 8,650.4 billion yuan, up by 7.8%, while imports were 6,375 billion yuan, increasing by 3.6%, resulting in a surplus of 2,275.4 billion yuan, which expanded by 409.2 billion yuan year-on-year [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the rapid growth of service trade in the first half of 2025, particularly in travel services, which reached an import and export value of 1,080.29 billion yuan, marking a growth of 12.3% [2] - Travel services remain the largest sector in service trade, with exports growing by 68.7% and imports increasing by 5.5% [2] - Knowledge-intensive services saw an import and export value of 1,502.54 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 6.0%, with significant contributions from other business services and telecommunications, computing, and information services [2] Group 2 - The export value of knowledge-intensive services was 865.04 billion yuan, growing by 7.8%, while imports reached 637.5 billion yuan, with a growth of 3.6% [2] - The trade surplus in knowledge-intensive services expanded to 227.54 billion yuan, an increase of 40.92 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [2]