China’s government has rolled out a refreshed ‘Catalog of Encouraged Imported Services,’ announced by the Ministry of Commerce and peers on February 25. The overhaul introduces ‘Other Professional Services’—featuring green building engineering, low-carbon design, evaluation, certification, and supply chain management—and ‘Medical and Health Services,’ including critical illness care, rehab, and health promotion.
These strategic additions come at a time when China is doubling down on its dual-carbon targets, making imported expertise in sustainable practices a priority. Supply chain services will further optimize global trade links.
Health services updates target pressing needs in managing severe diseases and supporting rehabilitation, vital for a nation with one of the world’s fastest-aging populations.
The catalog saw targeted tweaks: enhancements in digital technology services, technical testing, and resource utilization, with some items excised to focus on high-impact areas. Debuting in 2016, revised in 2019, and now updated for 2024, this list continues to shape China’s open-door service economy.
Experts view this as a forward-looking policy that could attract top-tier international talent and technology, propelling long-term economic resilience.