Services sector achievements highlight Brand Day
2026-05-11 09:13 环球时报网英文版
Services sector Photo: VCG
As China marked its 10th Brand Day on Sunday, the booming development of the country"s services sector was reflected in seemingly ordinary daily scenarios - from food delivery arriving on demand to mobile payments covering nearly every aspect of daily consumption. Behind these conveniences lies China"s accelerating shift toward a consumption-driven and digitally powered economy, with services and manufacturing mutually reinforcing each other in driving economic growth, a Chinese market watcher said.
On this occasion, multiple regions held promotional events for local Chinese brands, showcasing the innovative dynamism of Chinese brands.
Chinese brands have long served the domestic market, and are increasingly extending their reach overseas. Amid the rising "China Travel" trend, Chinese service brands are further enhancing accessibility and convenience for foreign travelers, with online payment services emerging as a key area of focus.
On April 28, Alipay launched its "Travel Wallet" feature, designed to facilitate inbound consumption, on the "GO BEIJING" platform, marking its debut. The service provides another convenient payment option for foreign visitors in China, according to Beijing Youth Daily.
Since the nation introduced its 240-hour visa-free transit policy, an increasing number of foreign visitors have been exploring the country, experiencing first-hand the convenience of modern Chinese life, according to China Media Group"s (CMG) Sunday report.
This has also given rise to a growing "becoming Chinese" trend, reflected in how many visitors quickly adapt to China"s digital services and everyday consumption habits, the report said. What may appear to be ordinary daily interactions in fact highlight the rapid development of China"s services sector.




