Chongqing Expands Opening-Up of Services Sector

On 21 April, the Ministry of Commerce issued a circular outlining plans for a pilot programme to expand the opening-up of the services sector in Chongqing (Shang Zi Fa No. 65 [2021]). Efforts will be made to deepen reform and expand opening-up in key fields such as scientific and technological services, leasing and commercial services, education, finance, health and social work, and electricity and telecoms services. The programme will promote expanded opening-up in key service platforms and industrial parks, and optimise institutional mechanisms for the opening-up and development of the services sectors. The aim is to ease access restrictions, reduce administrative barriers, improve the regulatory system and enhance the international competitiveness and overall development of services.

Source: Ministry of Commerce