第十四届全国人民代表大会常务委员会第十九次会议日前表决通过了新修订的《中华人民共和国对外贸易法》（下 称"新法"）。新法将自2026年3月1日起施行。 作为我国在对外贸易领域的基础性法律，对外贸易法对现行法进行了一次"大修"。新法不仅将此前实践中行之有效 的多项改革成果以法律形式固定下来，凸显了外贸领域进一步扩大高水平开放的决心和行动；同时，结合当前国际贸易 形式变化，丰富外贸企业尤其是中小外贸企业的贸易救济工具箱，增加其展业过程中的抗风险能力。 跨境服务贸易管理模式 证券时报记者 秦燕玲 全面进入负面清单时代 现行对外贸易法于1994年施行，2004年作了全面修订，此后又分别于2016年和2022年针对个别条款进行了修正。 将前期已有的改革举措上升为法律制度，是本次对外贸易法全面修订的重要内容。新法共11章83条，其中第31条规 定："国家对境外服务提供者以跨境交付、境外消费、自然人移动模式开展国际服务贸易（以下统称：跨境服务贸易）实 行跨境服务贸易负面清单管理制度。" "把跨境服务贸易也纳入到负面清单管理，表明了我国对于国际服务贸易的开放态度。"对外经济贸易大学中国WTO 研究院院长屠新泉接受证券时报记者 ...

现行对外贸易法于1994年施行，2004年作了全面修订，此后又分别于2016年和2022年针对个别条款进行 了修正。 2022年取消了对外贸易经营者备案登记的要求，从而精简了相关手续办理流程、显著提升了便利度。商 务部部长王文涛2022年12月27日在对这次修正案草案作说明时就指出，这一修正是前期在自贸试验区试 点可行的改革举措，宜通过修法方式向全国推广。 外贸"基本法"大修。 第十四届全国人民代表大会常务委员会第十九次会议日前表决通过了新修订的《中华人民共和国对外贸 易法》（下称"新法"或"对外贸易法"）。新法将自2026年3月1日起施行。 作为我国在对外贸易领域的基础性法律，对外贸易法对现行法进行了一次"大修"。新法不仅将此前实践 中行之有效的多项改革成果以法律形式固定下来，凸显了外贸领域进一步扩大高水平开放的决心和行 动；同时，结合当前国际贸易形势变化，丰富外贸企业尤其是中小外贸企业的贸易救济工具箱，增加其 展业过程中的抗风险能力。 跨境服务贸易管理模式全面进入"负面清单"时代 将前期已有的改革举措上升为法律制度，同样是本次对外贸易法全面修订的重要内容。新法共11章83 条，其中第31条规定："国家对境 ...

外贸"基本法"大修。 第十四届全国人民代表大会常务委员会第十九次会议日前表决通过了新修订的《中华人民共和国对外贸易法》（下称"新法"或"对外贸易法"）。新法将自 2026年3月1日起施行。 作为我国在对外贸易领域的基础性法律，对外贸易法对现行法进行了一次"大修"。新法不仅将此前实践中行之有效的多项改革成果以法律形式固定下来， 凸显了外贸领域进一步扩大高水平开放的决心和行动；同时，结合当前国际贸易形势变化，丰富外贸企业尤其是中小外贸企业的贸易救济工具箱，增加其 展业过程中的抗风险能力。 根据WTO《服务贸易总协定》，国际服务贸易（也即通常所说的"服务贸易"）分为跨境交付、境外消费、商业存在和自然人移动4种模式。新法第27条参 照这一框架明确了服务贸易的4种模式，而这也是本次修订过程中，对外贸易法修订草案二次审议稿增加的内容。 屠新泉告诉记者，跨境服务贸易是服务贸易发展的重要方向，"商业存在"这一类服务贸易实际上在外资负面清单管理中已经涵盖。所谓"商业存在"，也即 通过在服务业领域建立外商投资企业的方式向我国提供服务，而此前外商投资法已明确"国家对外商投资实行准入前国民待遇加负面清单管理制度"。 据了解，跨境服务 ...

Core Points - Hainan Free Trade Port will commence its closure operation on December 18, with significant growth in service trade and foreign investment in the first three quarters of 2023, showing increases of 23.1% and 42.2% respectively [1] - The Ministry of Commerce has prepared for the implementation of closure policies, including the release of a list of prohibited and restricted import/export goods, and the relaxation of import management for 98 product codes [1] - The Ministry aims to enhance trade management transparency and has conducted simulations to ensure smooth policy execution [1] Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce will leverage the closure operation to promote institutional openness and position Hainan Free Trade Port as a key gateway for China's new era of opening up [2] - The focus will be on integrating trade management policies with zero tariffs and tax exemptions for processing and value-added activities, maximizing the benefits of openness [2] - There will be an emphasis on expanding market access in the service sector and improving the management system for the negative list of cross-border service trade [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance the management system for the negative list of cross-border service trade and expand pilot programs in telecommunications and healthcare, while steadily promoting autonomous openness in education and culture sectors [1] Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The Ministry of Commerce will establish a comprehensive negative list management system for cross-border service trade [1] - There will be a push to expand pilot programs in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors [1] - The Ministry is actively working towards joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement [1] Group 2: Development Environment - The Ministry plans to optimize the development environment by leveraging free trade pilot zones and other designated areas for testing and innovation [1] - There will be a focus on aligning with international high-standard trade rules and implementing domestic regulatory reference documents for service trade [1] - The goal is to create a transparent, stable, and predictable institutional environment for service trade [1] Group 3: International Cooperation - The Ministry will expand the international cooperation network for service trade and innovate cooperation methods [1] - There will be an emphasis on deepening cooperation in various fields and achieving practical cooperation outcomes [1] - The Ministry aims to utilize platforms such as the Service Trade Fair, China International Import Expo, and Digital Expo to enhance international economic and trade cooperation [1]

Core Insights - The Chinese government has implemented a negative list management system for cross-border service trade to enhance transparency and predictability in the regulatory environment [1][2] - The establishment of this system is a significant step towards aligning with international high-standard trade rules and promoting institutional openness [1] - Specific measures have been introduced in free trade zones and Hainan Free Trade Port to expand market access in various sectors, including professional services and finance [1] Group 1 - The State Council issued opinions in September last year to promote high-quality development of service trade through high-level openness [1] - The Ministry of Commerce has reported that the negative list management has effectively improved management transparency and predictability [1] - The negative list management system and gradient opening framework were officially established in March 2024, following approval from the central government [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Commerce is actively monitoring the implementation of the negative list and addressing any challenges encountered during the process [2] - Future efforts will focus on aligning with international trade rules and progressively enhancing the liberalization and facilitation of service trade [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent measures taken by the Chinese government to enhance the openness of the service market, particularly in free trade zones and Hainan Free Trade Port, aimed at facilitating cross-border service trade and attracting foreign professionals [1]. Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The Chinese government has implemented open arrangements in various fields such as professional qualifications, financial services, and cultural sectors within free trade zones [1]. - Foreign individuals are now allowed to take qualification exams for positions such as urban planner, real estate appraiser, and engineering supervisor in regions like Guangdong, Shanghai, Fujian, and Zhejiang [1]. - Overseas individuals can open securities or futures accounts in free trade zones to engage in investment consulting and trading activities [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Framework - In March 2024, the Ministry of Commerce will release special management measures for cross-border service trade, establishing a negative list management system and a gradient opening framework nationwide [1]. - The implementation of a negative list management for cross-border service trade is expected to enhance transparency and predictability in regulations, laying a solid foundation for a stable and transparent institutional environment [1].