Give full play to the leading role of free trade pilot zones and free trade ports to promote the development of cross-border trade in services

President Xi: China will effectively play the leading role of free trade pilot zones and free trade ports, issue a negative list for cross-border trade in services, continue to expand opening up in the digital economy, the Internet and other fields, carry out in-depth reform and innovation in trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and promote the construction of a new open economy system with a higher level.

This passage is from President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third China International Import Expo on November 4, 2020.

With the continuous advancement of technology, the digital economy is profoundly changing people's production and lifestyle, and has become a key force in global economic development. Against this background, China will play a leading role in free trade pilot zones and free trade ports, issue a negative list for cross-border trade in services, deepen reforms and innovations in trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and promote the construction of a new open economic system at a higher level.

Cross-border trade in services refers to trade in services between different countries and regions and is an important part of the digital economy. The advantages of the digital economy for cross-border trade in services are:

Reduce transaction costs: The application of digital technology can reduce the transaction costs of cross-border trade in services, including communication costs, logistics costs, payment costs, etc.

Improve efficiency: Digital technology can simplify the process of cross-border trade in services and improve efficiency, including order processing, goods delivery, payment settlement, etc.

Increase transparency: Digital technology can increase the transparency of cross-border trade in services, including price comparisons and service quality evaluations, helping consumers make more informed choices.

Promoting innovation: Digital technology can promote innovation in cross-border trade in services, including new business models, new types of services, etc.

However, cross-border trade in services also faces some opportunities and challenges. In terms of opportunities, with the continuous development of the digital economy, the scale of cross-border trade in services will continue to expand, bringing more business opportunities. In terms of challenges, due to differences in laws, regulations, cultural habits, etc. between different countries and regions, cross-border trade in services will face more risks and challenges, including information security, privacy protection, tax policies and other issues.

In response to these opportunities and challenges, the cross-border services trade industry can take the following measures:

Strengthen cooperation: Strengthen cooperation with government departments, enterprises and other parties to jointly promote the development of cross-border trade in services.

Enhance innovation capabilities: Strengthen technological innovation and business model innovation, and improve the competitiveness and market share of cross-border trade in services.

Improve compliance awareness: Strengthen learning and understanding of laws, regulations, tax policies, etc., and improve compliance awareness and risk management capabilities.

Strengthen talent training: Strengthen talent training and introduction, cultivate more digital economy talents, and provide strong talent support for the development of cross-border trade in services.

In short, giving full play to the leading role of free trade pilot zones and free trade ports and issuing measures such as a negative list for cross-border trade in services are important measures to promote the development of the digital economy and cross-border trade in services. By strengthening cooperation, enhancing innovation capabilities, raising awareness of compliance, and strengthening talent training, we can promote the healthy development of the cross-border trade in services industry and promote a higher level of opening up and high-quality development of China's economy.

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