Group 1 - The European Commission is preparing to unveil a proposal called the "Industrial Accelerator Act," which may disrupt decades of free trade policies by imposing strict conditions on foreign investments exceeding 100 million euros, including technology sharing, local hiring, and joint ventures with European companies [1] - The act aims to promote decarbonization in energy-intensive industries while maintaining Europe's production competitiveness, as the region faces ongoing industrial slowdowns, with EU industrial output projected to decline by 2025 and significant job losses in manufacturing sectors in Germany, France, and Italy [1] - High fuel prices resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and supply chain disruptions have increased costs for some energy-intensive industries in the EU, while Chinese advancements in clean technology are putting EU companies at a competitive disadvantage [1] Group 2 - The draft legislation establishes a "Made in Europe" label for products meeting EU production standards, prioritizing companies for public procurement contracts worth billions of euros annually, with a proposed minimum of 60% to 80% of components being "Made in Europe" [2] - The proposal includes the potential establishment of "reserve centers" for critical raw materials to better prepare the EU for future supply shocks, as well as expedited project approvals and the creation of a new "green label" for the steel industry [2] - The plan has sparked internal disputes within the EU, with supporters arguing it could significantly enhance industrial competitiveness, while critics warn of excessive protectionism that could undermine the EU's single market competitiveness [2]

▲日前，我国服务业扩大开放全面"提速加力"。图/IC photo 我国服务业扩大开放综合试点工作，再次提速扩围。 据央视新闻报道，4月21日，国务院新闻办公室举行发布会，介绍《加快推进服务业扩大开放综合试点 工作方案》有关情况。此次《工作方案》从重点服务领域开放、产业创新发展等多个维度，明确155项 试点任务，进一步推动电信、医疗、金融、商贸文旅、交通运输等多个重点行业领域开放。同时，在现 有11个试点省市外，新增大连、宁波、厦门、青岛、深圳等9城市纳入试点范围。 比如，金融领域的进一步开放有助于优化风险管理、加速市场成熟、提供更多选择；而医疗领域的开 放，则意味着国民可以面对更多高质量医疗服务的选项。 而且，从长远看，中国的服务业也亟待通过开放提升竞争力，乃至倒逼行业改革和监管能力升级。 据不完全统计，服务业创造了全球近2/3的GDP，吸收了全球50%以上外商直接投资，为全球提供了超 50%的就业岗位。当前，全球服务贸易占贸易总额比重超过23%，但中国服务贸易在进出口中却占比偏 低，且逆差长期存在。中国要在全球范围内提升服贸份额，必然先要开门迎客。 "你毁你的独木桥，我修我的阳关道"。推进服务业扩大开放，有 ...