China is reviewing its approach to international cooperation in the service sector. The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, together with a number of government departments, presented an updated version of the catalog of encouraged import services. The document defines the areas in which foreign companies can receive government support when working in the Chinese market.
The new version of the catalog reflects the development strategy of the so—called "new productive forces" - the concept of economic modernization through technology, innovation and environmental transformation of industry.
The document covers six key areas of service import. The list includes services in the field of scientific research and industrial design, environmental solutions and energy conservation, consulting and professional services, as well as services in the field of healthcare.
Special attention is paid to technological areas. New areas have emerged in the R&D section, including quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, and bioinformatics. Services for the design of integrated circuits and maintenance of equipment for the production of semiconductors are highlighted separately.
The digital technology block has also been significantly expanded. It includes solutions based on virtual reality, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data analysis. The document also supports applied digital solutions for the development of smart cities, smart construction and urban infrastructure management.
A separate area is devoted to the formation of a low-carbon economy. The catalog has a new section of services related to reducing the carbon footprint at all stages of the product lifecycle. It includes ecodesign, optimization of the use of materials and technologies to increase the energy efficiency of production.
The block of recycling and remanufacturing technologies has also been expanded. In particular, renewable energy equipment recycling services have been added, including the disposal of wind turbines, solar panels and traction batteries. Modern methods of equipment restoration using laser and plasma technologies are also included.
Environmental consulting services have become an important part of the updated catalog. These include monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint assessment systems, carbon trading development, and climate finance mechanisms.
A significant innovation has been the allocation of supply chain management services. The document includes services related to data management, procurement, financial flows and logistics at all stages of the movement of goods.
Also, for the first time, a separate section of services in the field of healthcare has been allocated. It includes collaboration in the development of technologies for the diagnosis of serious diseases, telemedicine solutions and intelligent systems for the care of the elderly.
Experts believe that the updated catalog can strengthen China's international cooperation with foreign partners. For foreign companies, the document serves as a guideline for entering the Chinese services market, which remains one of the largest and most dynamic in the world.
For Russian companies, new directions open up opportunities for cooperation in technological projects, environmental services and digital logistics platforms.
