新华社北京1月8日电（记者 戴锦镕）中国记协8日在京举办新闻茶座，邀请商务部国际贸易经济研 究院学术委员会副主任张建平围绕"坚持内需导向，建设强大国内市场"主题，与境内外记者交流并回答 提问。 座谈会上，张建平还就扩大内需、社会保障等话题回答了中外记者提问。 张建平结合当前国际经贸热点，以国际视野分析了中国大市场面临的挑战和机遇。张建平说，中国 现在是全球第二大消费市场，消费市场的增长潜力和空间巨大，其中文化旅游、信息服务、教育培训等 服务消费的增速较快，未来服务消费的增长潜力将进一步释放，也会支持扩大内需。同时要努力做好就 业工作，稳定经济增长，提高居民可支配收入水平和居民消费能力。要优化市场环境，建设全国统一大 市场，让消费环境更加透明公平。 【纠错】 【责任编辑:赵文涵】 中国大市场是面向全球开放的大市场。张建平说，中国新的外贸竞争力还在继续成长，一大批中国 品牌的跨国公司也在成长，未来中国在全球的市场份额还有进一步的上升空间。 张建平表示，中国扩大内需、推动高质量发展背后必须要依赖开放发展和创新发展的联动。以开放 促改革、促发展，会让中国走向更高质量的发展，对世界经济作出更大的贡献。 ...

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Group 1 - The report emphasizes the importance of service consumption in 2026, highlighting a year of strategic layout and potential improvements in specific sectors and cycles [4][6][8] - The overall recovery of the service sector is characterized by a moderate rebound and structural prosperity, with service consumption growth outpacing that of goods consumption [11][12] - The report identifies three key changes affecting demand, policy, and technology, including a shift towards more rational consumer behavior, the impact of policy and globalization on corporate decisions, and accelerated technological iterations [11][4][6] Group 2 - The investment strategy for 2026 focuses on boosting domestic demand, with significant potential for service consumption in China compared to developed countries [19][26] - The report outlines specific sub-sectors such as duty-free, hotels, and education, which are expected to perform differently based on demand and supply dynamics [7][8][34] - Recommendations include focusing on cyclical recovery and sector-specific prosperity, with suggested investments in companies like China Duty Free Group, Huazhu Group, and Meituan [4][34][8] Group 3 - The report notes that the service sector has underperformed compared to the broader market, with a year-to-date increase of 14.55%, lagging behind the CSI 300 index [14][12] - Structural trends indicate that leading companies in tea drinks and hotels have outperformed, while duty-free and hotel stocks have shown strength in the fourth quarter [14][12] - The report highlights the importance of policy measures aimed at enhancing service consumption, including various initiatives to stimulate demand and improve the consumer environment [26][28][27]

Core Insights - Xi'an is focusing on inbound tourism and duty-free consumption, collaborating with overseas tourism companies and hotels to enhance inbound consumption [1] - Inbound consumption is crucial for promoting high-level opening-up, facilitating domestic and international dual circulation, and establishing a new development pattern [1] - The development of international consumer cities is essential for enhancing consumption capabilities and testing international standards [1] Group 1: Domestic Practices - The vitality of inbound consumption in national and international consumer cities is increasing, with significant potential for expansion [2] - Policies such as transit visa exemptions and improved payment convenience have led to over 20.89 million inbound foreign visitors in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year increase of over 50% [2] - The number of domestic duty-free shops has surpassed 10,000 by the end of August, indicating an optimized inbound consumption environment [2] Group 2: Future Development - International consumer cities must create a new landscape for "China consumption" to attract and serve foreign consumers effectively [2] - Key reforms should include visa facilitation, international flight accessibility, language environment improvements, payment convenience, and tax refund policies [2] - There is a need to enhance service quality, attract diverse tourist groups, and explore new sources of international consumers [2] Group 3: Focus Areas - Emphasis on various forms of tourism such as leisure, business activities, family visits, exhibitions, and cultural performances to develop a rich cultural expression system for international tourists [3] - The trend towards younger, couple, and family-oriented tourism necessitates the creation of age-appropriate and culturally inclusive consumer products and experiences [3] - Strengthening intercity cooperation and targeted marketing towards developed countries can attract more foreign tourists for cross-regional travel [3]

Core Insights - Xi'an is focusing on inbound tourism and duty-free consumption, collaborating with overseas tourism companies and hotels to enhance inbound consumption [1] - Inbound consumption is crucial for promoting high-level opening-up, facilitating domestic and international dual circulation, and establishing a new development pattern [1] - The development of international consumer cities is essential for enhancing consumption capabilities and testing international standards [1] Domestic Practices - The vitality of inbound consumption in national and international consumer cities is increasing, with significant potential for expansion [2] - Recent policies, including transit visa exemptions and improved payment convenience, have led to over 20.89 million inbound foreign visitors in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year increase of over 50% [2] - The number of domestic duty-free shops has surpassed 10,000 by the end of August this year, indicating an optimized inbound consumption environment [2] Future Development - International consumer cities need to attract and serve foreign consumers better, which is a primary task for world-class international consumer cities [2] - Efforts should include visa facilitation, international flight accessibility, language environment improvements, payment convenience, and tax refund policy reforms [2] - There is a need to adapt to new international consumption trends and demands, enhancing service quality and diversifying tourist demographics [2] Focus Areas - Emphasis on diverse forms of tourism, including leisure, business, family visits, exhibitions, and cultural performances, to enhance the experience for international visitors [3] - Development of culturally rich, immersive tourism products and experiences to increase interaction and engagement for inbound travelers [3] - Targeting younger demographics and families with tailored cultural and educational tourism projects to enhance service capabilities for all age groups [3] Cross-City Cooperation - Strengthening intercity collaboration to market towards developed countries, creating cross-regional tourism projects to attract more foreign visitors [3] - The trend of inbound tourists opting for cross-city travel highlights the need for international consumer cities to enhance collaborative efforts and create a "must-visit" list for tourists [3]

Core Insights - Xi'an is focusing on inbound tourism and duty-free consumption, promoting collaborations between duty-free shops and overseas tourism enterprises and hotels, which is crucial for enhancing inbound consumption [1] - Inbound consumption is a key strategy for promoting high-level opening-up, facilitating domestic and international dual circulation, and constructing a new development pattern [1] - The development of diverse consumption for international consumers is a core support for world-renowned international consumption center cities [1] Domestic Practices - The vitality of inbound consumption in national and international consumption center cities is increasing, with significant potential for expansion [2] - Policies such as transit visa exemptions and improved inbound payment convenience have led to over 20.89 million inbound foreign visitors in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year increase of over 50% [2] - The number of domestic duty-free shops has surpassed 10,000 by the end of August, indicating an optimized inbound consumption environment [2] Future Development - International consumption center cities need to attract and serve foreign consumers better, which is a primary task for becoming world-class centers [2] - There is a need to enhance visa facilitation, international flight accessibility, language environment, payment convenience, and tax refund policies to align with new international consumption trends and demands [2] - Expanding the breadth and depth of inbound consumption involves improving service quality, attracting diverse tourist groups, and exploring new sources of international consumers [2] Focus Areas - Emphasis on various forms of tourism such as leisure, business activities, family visits, exhibitions, shopping, medical services, and cultural performances [3] - Development of culturally rich, immersive tourism products and experiences to enhance interaction and engagement for both domestic and international tourists [3] - Targeting younger demographics and families with tailored high-quality cultural and tourism consumption projects [3] - Strengthening inter-city cooperation and marketing towards developed countries to attract more foreign tourists for cross-regional travel [3]

Core Insights - The inflation level in October has drawn market attention, with the core CPI rising for six consecutive months, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [1] - The October CPI increased by 0.2% year-on-year and month-on-month, primarily driven by the core CPI [1] - The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, reflects long-term price trends and is crucial for assessing current economic conditions and future inflation [1] CPI Components - In October, six out of seven major price categories in the core CPI increased year-on-year, with notable rises in other goods and services (12.8%), personal care (1.9%), and clothing (1.7%) [1] - Healthcare, education, and housing prices rose by 1.4%, 0.9%, and 0.1% respectively, while transportation and communication prices decreased by 1.5% [1] - Month-on-month, other goods and services surged by 3.8%, contributing significantly to the core CPI increase [1] Other Goods and Services - Other goods and services, which include jewelry, watches, and funeral services, accounted for 3.0% of per capita consumption expenditure in the first three quarters of 2025, with a growth rate of 10.3% [2] - The price of gold jewelry and platinum increased by 50.3% and 46.1% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a strong correlation between gold prices and the CPI [2] Service Prices - Service prices have been gradually increasing since March, with a 0.8% rise in October, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month [3] - The service sector's value added reached 592,955 billion yuan in the first three quarters, growing by 5.4% year-on-year and contributing 60.7% to national economic growth [3] Factors Influencing Service Prices - The growth in service demand and prices is attributed to the application of new technologies and the digital transformation of traditional services, which increases operational costs [4] - Demographic factors, such as an aging population and a decrease in young labor force, are leading to increased demand for healthcare, education, and high-quality services, driving up prices [5] - Despite economic pressures, there remains potential for further growth in service demand, indicating that the current price increase trend is still in its early stages [5]

Core Insights - The report indicates a moderate recovery in consumer spending willingness, with a current consumer willingness index of 120.6, above the critical value of 100, but a slight decline in future spending expectations [3][5] Consumer Willingness Index - The consumer willingness index for Q3 2025 is 120.6, up 0.4 points from the previous quarter; the current willingness index is 112.9, up 1.2 points, while the future willingness index is 128.4, down 0.4 points [3] - Compared to the same period last year, the overall consumer willingness index has decreased by 2.9 points, with the current index up 1.2 points and the future index down 6.9 points [3] Savings and Spending Behavior - Consumers primarily allocate surplus funds for savings, children's education, travel, mortgage repayment, and healthcare; high-income consumers show a stronger inclination to save, which may restrict consumption upgrades [3] - In the next six months, consumers plan to purchase home appliances, clothing, travel, education, and fitness services, with home appliances remaining a top choice despite a slight decrease in selection proportion [5] Consumption Channels - The main channel for purchasing food and beverages is supermarkets, followed closely by e-commerce platforms; for clothing, home appliances, and daily necessities, e-commerce is the primary channel, indicating significant pressure on offline retail [5] - Consumers prioritize high quality and cost-effectiveness in their shopping behavior, with convenience, after-sales service, and brand popularity also influencing their purchasing decisions [5] Dining Trends - There is a noticeable trend of consumers preferring to cook at home rather than dining out or ordering takeout, which has increased operational pressure on dining establishments; however, this trend is showing signs of slowing down [7] - Among those dining out, 58.4% of consumers opt for discounted meal packages through e-commerce platforms, while 41.6% use restaurant menus for ordering [7] Survey Methodology - The survey is a nationwide study covering first to fourth-tier cities and rural areas, with an effective sample size of 5,000, aimed at tracking changes in consumer confidence, behavior, and willingness to inform government and business decisions [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the consumer services sector [11] Core Insights - In H1 2025, the overall industry revenue increased by 1.0% year-on-year, indicating a stable upward trend, while the overall non-recurring net profit decreased by 7.1% year-on-year. However, in Q2 2025, the non-recurring net profit increased by 15% year-on-year, showing a recovery in profitability [2][19] - Structural opportunities are emerging across various segments, with notable improvements in profitability for human resources and hotel sectors [2][19] Revenue Overview - In H1 2025, the revenue growth was driven by a price-volume trade-off, with human resources, outbound tourism, education, dining, and scenic spots showing year-on-year increases of 10.7%, 8.6%, 3.4%, 3.3%, and 0.5% respectively. The duty-free sector is gradually recovering from a weak period, with a year-on-year decline of 10.1% [20][19] - The hotel industry faced pressure, with a year-on-year decline of 2.7% in performance [20] Profitability Analysis - The overall non-recurring net profit for the industry in H1 2025 decreased by 7.1%, but improved by 15% in Q2 2025. The human resources and hotel sectors saw increases of 6.4% and 1.0% respectively in H1 2025 [24][19] - The duty-free, dining, education, and scenic sectors experienced significant declines in non-recurring net profit, primarily due to weak consumer recovery in Q1 [24][19] Cash Flow Insights - The overall operating cash flow net amount decreased by 15.72% year-on-year in H1 2025, with the dining sector showing a positive growth of 28.89% [31][19] - By Q2 2025, the operating net cash flow for outbound tourism and education sectors turned positive, with increases of 38.51% and 18.02% respectively [31][19] Sector-Specific Highlights - **Tea Beverage**: The segment continues to thrive, with significant revenue and profit growth driven by delivery services and seasonal demand. Notable brands like Gu Ming are recommended for their robust growth potential [7][50] - **Dining**: The sector is recovering, but performance among listed companies varies. Brands with strong value propositions and rapid expansion are highlighted for investment [7][52] - **Education**: Quality institutions are experiencing steady growth, with a focus on AI applications enhancing revenue and profit margins. Recommended companies include Xue Da Education and Action Education [8][50] - **Human Resources**: The demand is structurally improving, with AI technology enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labor. Recommended companies include Keri International and Beijing Human Resources [8][50] - **Scenic Spots**: The tourism sector is witnessing growth in visitor numbers, supported by favorable policies. Recommended companies include Tianmu Lake and Songcheng Performance [8][50] - **Hotels**: The sector is under pressure, but major hotel groups are achieving cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Recommended companies include Shoulu Hotel and Jinjiang Hotel [9][50] - **Duty-Free**: The decline in offshore duty-free sales is narrowing, with positive trends in port stores. Recommended company is China Duty Free [9][50]

Core Viewpoint - The central government has introduced personal consumption loan interest subsidies and service industry loan interest subsidies for the first time, aimed at boosting consumer spending and supporting the service sector [1][2]. Group 1: Personal Consumption Loan Subsidy - The subsidy targets personal consumption loans used by residents, covering both small daily expenses (below 50,000 yuan) and larger purchases such as home appliances, vehicles, and education [1]. - The interest subsidy rate is set at 1 percentage point, approximately one-third of the current commercial bank personal consumption loan interest rates, with a policy implementation period of one year [1]. - The policy supports both goods and service consumption, aligning with the diversified consumption trends of residents [1]. Group 2: Service Industry Loan Subsidy - The subsidy focuses on loans to service industry operators in key consumption sectors such as dining, health, elderly care, childcare, home services, culture, entertainment, tourism, and sports [2]. - The interest subsidy rate is also 1 percentage point, applicable for one year, with a maximum loan size of 1 million yuan per entity and a maximum subsidy of 10,000 yuan per entity [2]. - After the policy period, evaluations will be conducted to assess effectiveness, with potential extensions or expansions of support [2].