Graphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services
Sep 10, 2026
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As China is opening its market and tapping the potential of domestic demand, the world's "super buyer" is bringing fresh momentum to global trade and economic growth.
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The BRICS of 2026 needn't be regarded as a counterweight to anyone. In practical terms, when you comprise nearly half of the world's population, account for 40% of the global GDP (in PPP terms), 26% of global trade, and over half of global economic growth—that is a scale that allows you to decide what you represent and what your agenda is.
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From January to July this year, China's total imports and exports of services reached 4,446.71 billion yuan ($662 billion), up 8.3% year on year.
The following is an account of Muhammad Zamir Assadi, a Pakistani researcher and media fellow, who had the opportunity to explore Jinan Province, Jilin Province, and Beijing recently. His co-author Liu Xinran places his findings in the broader context of China's services boom.
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China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to the recent US announcements that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called industrial-scale efforts to distill capabilities from US AI models, calling the accusations groundless and without legal basis.
Advancing trade in services and promoting opening up and cooperation in the services sector is not only China's choice but also a global necessity, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Wednesday.
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Sep 9, 2026
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