Chinese President Xi Jinping stated today that China will enhance access to its market in the service sector while boosting cross-border trade in this area. In a video speech during the China International Trade in Services Fair in Beijing, Xi mentioned that China will focus on expanding the domestic market and increasing imports of high-quality services, as well as reforming the country's basic data system. These statements come amid a decline in Chinese trade activity in recent months, as weak demand threatens the recovery prospects in the world's second-largest economy, prompting senior leadership to propose more policy support. Xi also noted that China will enhance the integrated development of advanced manufacturing industries and modern service sectors.