Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
Articles

INTERNAL DETERMINANTS OF THE SERVICE TRADE EXPORTS OF CHINA: A TIME-SERIES ANALYSIS

Published 2022-05-29

Abstract

The study has examined the effect of internal determinants on the service trade exports of China from 1990 to 2020 in a time-series analysis using OLS analysis. Environmental degradation (CO2 emission) has a positive effect on the service trade exports of China. Fixed telephone subscription has a negatively insignificant effect on service trade exports of China. Internet usage has a negative impact on the service trade exports of China; contrarily. Computer and communication services have a positive impact on the service trade exports of China. Lastly, employment in the service industry does not commonly affect China service trade exports. Policies that facilitate and encourage the adoption and use of communication technology would significantly increase trade in most services. Providing access to communication technology and developing communication technology skills are also important for increasing trade. Policymakers should consider enacting policies that encourage countries to make communication technology available to their citizens, as having a common language would then focus on improving and promote better service export and import