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]

随着近年来国际服务贸易快速发展，服务业与服务贸易的标准化已成为国际经贸合作的重要领域。9月12日，以"标准合作新路径，服贸发展新未来"为主题 的第九届国际服务贸易标准化论坛在2025年服贸会期间举办。 多方助力标准化推进 此次论坛围绕服务贸易领域，通过发布系列行业标准、成立国际平台及启动国际化项目，为中国企业 "走出去" 搭建合规支撑平台，在助力企业从容应对国 际市场规则挑战的同时，强化中国在服务贸易标准化领域的国际话语权。 随着近年来中国企业"走出去"加速，以标准引领合规经营、服务升级与品牌建设，已成为提升竞争力与可持续发展的关键。 尽管标准在服务贸易中的地位越来越重，但伴随着多变的市场环境与层出不穷的新技术、新模式，标准化也面临着新的课题。中国国际贸易促进委员会法律 事务部副部长沈文在论坛上表示："当前世界之变、时代之变、历史之变，正在以前所未有的方式展开。全球服务贸易发展进入新的转型期和创新期，数字 技术、绿色经济、人工智能等新功能持续涌现，服务贸易的内涵也在不断拓展，新模式、新业态层出不穷。与此同时，环境依然复杂多变。在此背景之下探 索标准合作新路径，共筑服务发展新未来，已成为我们共同面临的时代课题。 ...