Question

We often talk about manufacturing and goods related trade with China. What information can you find on trade in services between the two countries?

Answer 1

It is assumed that between two countries means: USA and China.
And the answer is from point of view of USA.

Trade in services with China of exports and imports totaled an estimated $77.3 billion in 2018.
Services exports- $58.9 billion; services imports- $18.4 billion.
The U.S. services trade surplus with China was $40.5 billion in 2018.

Exports:
U.S. exports of services to China were: estimated $58.9 - in 2018,
2.2% ($1.3 billion) more than 2017, and 272% greater than 2008 levels. It was up roughly 997% from 2001.

Leading services exports from the U.S. to China were in the
1.Travel.
2. intellectual property (trademark, computer software).
3. transport sectors.

Imports:
U.S. imports of services from China were: estimated $18.4 billion- 2018, 5.5% ($963 million) more than 2017, and 68.3% greater than 2008 levels. It was up roughly 414% from 2001.

Leading services imports from China to the U.S. were in the
1. transport
2. travel.
3. research and development sectors.

Trade Balance:
United States has a trade surplus (service) of an estimated $40.5 billion with China 2018, up 0.8% from 2017.

USA is leading in Service with China.