Delivering a keynote speech at the 2026 Global Trade in Services Summit in Beijing, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang emphasized that advancing trade in services and deepening open cooperation is both a strategic choice for China and a global necessity. Ding urged nations to lower cross-border barriers, enhance the liberalization and facilitation of services trade, and leverage emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and upgraded digital infrastructure to spur economic development. Jointly hosted by Beijing, China’s Ministry of Commerce, UNCTAD, and WIPO, the summit highlighted China’s commitment to creating shared opportunities and driving steady, inclusive growth across the global services sector. Credit : CGTN