Group 1 - The core theme of the 2025 China International Service Trade Fair is "Digital Intelligence Leading, Service Trade Renewing," aiming to gather global service resources and create cooperation opportunities [1] - Over 80 countries and international organizations participated, with nearly 500 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies showcasing new technology applications and solutions [1][2] - The fair featured more than 190 new products and achievements, highlighting advancements in digital currency, cross-border healthcare, and cloud education [1] Group 2 - The integration of digital technology and intelligence is significantly enhancing business efficiency and innovation capabilities, thus accelerating the transformation of the service industry [2] - China's service trade continues to grow, with a projected total import and export value exceeding 7.5 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 14.4% year-on-year increase [3] - Knowledge-intensive service trade, characterized by digitalization, intelligence, and greening, has become a key growth driver, with a 38% increase compared to 2020 [3] Group 3 - The fair reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and the promotion of inclusive growth in service trade, countering rising unilateralism and protectionism [3][4] - The event signals China's willingness to collaborate with other countries to promote global service trade openness and innovation [4]

Group 1 - The core theme of the 2025 China International Service Trade Fair is "Digital Intelligence Leading, Service Trade Renewing," aiming to gather global service resources and create cooperation opportunities [1] - Over 80 countries and international organizations participated, with nearly 500 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies showcasing new technology applications and solutions [1][2] - The fair featured more than 190 new products and achievements, including digital currency, cross-border healthcare, and cloud education, highlighting the integration of digital technology and intelligent methods [1][2] Group 2 - The integration of big data and AI in supply chain platforms enhances logistics efficiency, while AI-driven platforms provide personalized treatment plans in healthcare [2] - China's service trade continues to grow, with a projected total import and export value exceeding 7.5 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 14.4% year-on-year increase [3] - Knowledge-intensive service trade, characterized by digitalization, intelligence, and greening, has become a significant growth engine, with a 38% increase compared to 2020 [3] Group 3 - The fair reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and the promotion of inclusive growth in service trade, countering rising unilateralism and protectionism [3][4] - The event signals China's willingness to collaborate with other countries to promote global service trade openness and innovation [4]

Group 1 - The recent international expos in China emphasize the country's commitment to high-level openness and innovation cooperation with other nations, signaling a desire to address global challenges together [1][2] - The UK and Australia, as guest countries at the expos, showcased their largest delegations ever, indicating a strong interest in enhancing bilateral relations and re-engaging with the Chinese market [2][3] - Significant investment agreements were reached, with the 2025 Smart Industry Expo signing 298 major projects worth over 200 billion yuan, and the investment trade fair signing 1,154 projects with a total planned investment of 644 billion yuan [2][3] Group 2 - China's global innovation index ranking has improved to 11th, and it leads in AI patents and innovation clusters, highlighting its competitive edge in emerging industries such as 5G, big data, and renewable energy [3][4] - The trend in global cross-border investment is shifting towards the service sector and high-tech industries, with approximately 70% of foreign investment in China directed towards services [4][5] - The expos reflect a broader trend of economic globalization, with China positioned as a key player in maintaining stable supply chains and promoting multilateral trade [5]

商务部服贸司有关负责人介绍，在中国政府支持下，联合国贸易和发展会议成立专家工作组，历经两年 时间编制了上述指南，并广泛征求了联合国会员国、相关机构和学者的意见。指南介绍了什么是服务贸 易，如何在数字化发展背景下衡量服务贸易，归集了来源于多个国家、区域和国际组织的20多个关键数 据集，用于指导发展中国家跳出本国寻找数据源，并将国内数据与国际来源结合形成更为全面的统计， 为政府决策提供实际指导。 新华社北京9月13日电（记者谢希瑶）记者13日从商务部获悉，《服务贸易数据统计和发展政策指南》 近日在2025年中国国际服务贸易交易会期间全球首发。 指南全文可在联合国贸发会议官网查阅。 【纠错】 【责任编辑:王佳宁】 这位负责人说，当前，服务在出口制成品的价值中占比已经达到三分之二，在全球价值链中的核心地位 日益凸显。通过贸易获取服务，特别是知识密集型服务，将有效增强一国的产业竞争力，对于发展中国 家来说尤其重要。但是，服务贸易潜力的释放仍然面临诸多挑战，其中统计数据缺乏和来源分散、统计 工具和方法欠缺，是制约发展中国家服务贸易发展的重要因素。指南的发布，将为发展中国家改进服务 贸易数据收集和分析能力，提高统计水平和政 ...

Core Viewpoint - China's service trade is accelerating innovation and development, enhancing its role as the world's second-largest service trade nation, contributing new momentum to the Chinese economy and the global economy [1] Group 1: Service Trade Growth - In the first half of the year, the number of foreign entries and exits in China increased by 30.2%, indicating a robust recovery in travel service exports [2] - The total service import and export volume reached 45,781.6 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.2%, marking a historical high for the same period [2] - The growth of service trade and consumption is crucial for stabilizing foreign trade and expanding domestic demand [2] Group 2: Policy and Regulatory Environment - A series of measures to promote high-quality service trade development are being implemented, including the comprehensive implementation of a negative list management system for cross-border service trade [3] - The government is actively relaxing service industry access restrictions and creating favorable conditions for service trade growth through various platforms [3] Group 3: Export of High-Value Services - Many high-quality manufacturing enterprises are integrating service exports with goods exports, significantly enhancing overall value [3] - The export of knowledge-intensive services increased by 8.6% year-on-year in the first seven months, indicating a growing presence of high-value, high-tech "Chinese services" in the global market [3] Group 4: Import and Foreign Investment in Services - The focus on expanding imports of quality services in key areas such as telecommunications, healthcare, and finance has led to the deployment of 155 pilot tasks for service industry expansion [4] - In the first seven months, the service sector accounted for approximately 72% of actual foreign investment in China, highlighting its status as a hotspot for foreign capital [4] - China's service trade comprehensive development index has improved from 15th to the top 10 globally, reflecting enhanced service trade strength [4]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of high-level opening of service trade as a key area for future global trade growth and highlights China's commitment to enhancing service trade development [1][3]. Group 1: Service Trade Growth - China's service trade has shown significant vitality and potential, with the total import and export value of services expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, marking a historical high [1]. - In the first half of this year, the service trade import and export value reached 3.9 trillion yuan, setting a new record for the same period [1]. - The travel sector has been a major contributor to the service trade deficit, but recent policy changes have led to rapid growth in tourism services, which have now surpassed transportation services as the largest area of service trade [1]. Group 2: Cultural Services and Knowledge-Intensive Services - Digital cultural content and platforms have performed well internationally, with games like "Black Myth: Wukong" achieving top sales on multiple platforms and Chinese films and TV shows performing well on overseas streaming services [2]. - Knowledge-intensive services have seen stable growth, with a total import and export value of 1,502.54 billion yuan in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6% [2]. - The growth rate of knowledge-intensive services is still lower than that of traditional service trades, indicating room for structural optimization and future growth potential [2]. Group 3: Structural Adjustments and Future Potential - Structural adjustments in consumption and industry are expected to drive service trade growth, with predictions suggesting that by 2035, the total service trade value could reach $2.7 trillion, accounting for about 20% of foreign trade [2]. - The economic transformation is leading to a shift from traditional services like tourism and entertainment to knowledge-intensive services, positioning service trade as a key industry for China [2]. Group 4: Policy and International Cooperation - The establishment of a negative list management system for cross-border service trade is a significant step towards institutional openness, with plans to further refine this system [3]. - There is a focus on deepening cooperation in service trade markets, particularly in North America and ASEAN, to release new growth momentum through bilateral and multilateral partnerships [3]. - China's service trade is positioned as a critical area for high-level opening, with ongoing efforts to enhance service factor aggregation, technology spillover, and service standard improvements [3].

Core Insights - The rapid development of international service trade has made standardization a crucial component of international economic cooperation [1] - The 9th International Service Trade Standardization Forum was held during the 2025 Service Trade Fair, focusing on "New Paths for Standard Cooperation, New Futures for Service Trade" [1] - The forum launched multiple industry standards, established international platforms, and initiated international projects to support Chinese enterprises in navigating international market regulations [1][3] Group 1: Standardization and Compliance - Chinese enterprises are accelerating their global expansion, with standardization leading compliance, service upgrades, and brand building as key to enhancing competitiveness and sustainability [3] - The current global service trade is entering a new transformation and innovation phase, driven by digital technology, green economy, and artificial intelligence [3] - The Ministry of Commerce aims to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration and promote standardization in emerging industries, establishing a comprehensive management standard system [3][4] Group 2: Trade Barriers and Market Dynamics - The lack of unified global standards creates "invisible barriers" that pose significant challenges for enterprises going abroad, driving the need for service trade standardization [4] - China's service trade scale is projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2024, ranking second globally with a year-on-year growth of 13.2%, outpacing the global average growth rate [4] - Service exports reached $445.9 billion, growing by 17%, while imports totaled $610.6 billion, increasing by 10.6% [4] Group 3: Standardization Initiatives - The forum announced the release of 19 group standards, which are expected to lower international trade transaction costs and promote connectivity and innovation [5] - The 2025 "Service Trade Standardization China Case" was officially released, featuring 10 standard projects, highlighting China's growing influence in international standard-setting [6] - Experts agree that standardization is essential for service trade development, serving as a key link between innovation, cooperation, and inclusivity [6]

当前，服务贸易已成为全球贸易的关键支柱和经济增长的新引擎，也是北京市的主导产业。 2024年，北京市GDP达4.98万亿元，人均超3.2万美元；服务贸易实现增加值9324.9亿元，同比增长 5.1%，约占全市GDP的22%。 "4.98万亿元是GDP总量，其中大约80%来源于服务业的增加值。"北京市人民政府党组成员唐文弘表 示，未来，北京市将立足城市战略定位，持续推动高质量发展，着力打造全球数字经济、绿色经济标杆 城市。 据悉，北京市正在持续推动"两区"（国家服务业扩大开放综合示范区和中国北京自由贸易试验区）建 设，已累计实施140多项突破性的政策，其中70多项为全国首创，包括数据出境负面清单、国际职业资 格认可等重大开放举措，并已落地多家外资研发中心。 中经记者 封莉 北京报道 9月11日下午，服贸会"北京日"暨投资北京大会在首钢园举行。《中国经营报》记者在会上获悉，在新 一代信息技术、医药健康等领域，北京市发布140个招商合作项目，招商金额1397.5亿元；推出20个"人 工智能+"应用场景，助力科技成果转化落地。 北京市将稳步扩大制度型开放 潘金峰表示，当前，北京已形成新一代信息技术、科技服务业、医药健 ...

近60家澳大利亚机构和企业参展、展台面积360平方米……在2025年中国国际服务贸易交易会上，主宾国澳大利亚组建了参展以来最大规模的展团。 今年刚好是中澳自贸协定签订十周年，澳方代表认为服贸会是加强中澳合作的绝佳平台。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of international service trade has made standardization in the service industry a crucial area for international economic cooperation, highlighted by the recent International Service Trade Standardization Forum held on September 12, themed "New Pathways for Standard Cooperation, New Future for Service Trade" [1] Group 1: Importance of Standardization - The forum aims to establish compliance support platforms for Chinese enterprises to navigate international market rules, thereby enhancing China's international voice in service trade standardization [4] - Standardization is increasingly recognized as essential for improving competitiveness and sustainable development as Chinese enterprises expand globally [5] - The complexity of the current global environment necessitates exploring new pathways for standard cooperation to address the evolving challenges in service trade [5] Group 2: Current Trends and Challenges - China's service trade is experiencing a transformation period, with new technologies and business models emerging, which raises the demand for higher adaptability and resilience in standardization [5] - The global service trade market is projected to reach over $1 trillion in 2024, with China being the second-largest service trade nation, showing a 13.2% year-on-year growth, surpassing the global average growth rate of 4.2% [7] - Despite the growth, discrepancies between domestic and international standards create "invisible barriers" that hinder the free flow of products across borders [7] Group 3: Initiatives and Developments - The forum announced the launch of 19 new group standards, including guidelines for digital trade and cross-border e-commerce logistics, aimed at enhancing standardization in key sectors [8] - The establishment of various technical committees will facilitate the development of diversified standards in cultural and creative industries, promoting participation in international standard formulation [8] - The transition from being a "follower" to a "standard setter" is evident, with the release of the 2025 "Service Trade Standardization China Case," showcasing ten selected standard projects [9] Group 4: Future Directions - China's participation in international standard organizations is increasing, with a significant number of new technical committees related to service trade being established, indicating a growing influence in this area [10] - The consensus among experts emphasizes that standards are not only institutional support for service trade but also a vital link for innovation, cooperation, and inclusivity [11] - Future efforts will focus on deepening standard cooperation, enhancing standard supply and promotion, and increasing the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in global service trade [11]