华强北商圈国际化升级提速！离境退税商店已有20家，有望进一步扩容

Core Viewpoint - The "Huaqiangbei Business District" is leveraging the outbound tax refund policy to enhance its international competitiveness and attract foreign tourists, with 20 tax refund stores currently operational in the area, accounting for nearly a quarter of the stores in the Futian District [1][2]. Group 1: Outbound Tax Refund Policy - The outbound tax refund policy is seen as a crucial engine for enhancing the international capability of the business district, attracting foreign consumer spending, and promoting the upgrade of consumption quality [1]. - The Huaqiangbei Business District has a natural advantage for developing outbound tax refund services due to its status as a globally recognized electronic industry hub, strong commercial foundation, and rich brand resources [1]. Group 2: Business District Features - Huaqiangbei is recognized as the first 5G street in the country, a national innovation and entrepreneurship base, and a 3A-level scenic area in Shenzhen's Futian District, with peak daily foot traffic exceeding one million [2]. - The area has seen an average daily foreign visitor flow of over 8,000 people, and it has optimized payment experiences for foreign customers by implementing a service standard of "large card payments, small QR code payments, and cash as a backup" [2]. Group 3: Expansion of Tax Refund Stores - The outbound tax refund initiative is rapidly being implemented, with 20 tax refund stores already established, creating an initial clustering effect [2]. - Shenzhen has been expanding its outbound tax refund stores, with over 400 stores listed in nine batches, and sales of tax refund goods from January to May this year have increased by over 2.1 times year-on-year [2]. - The tenth batch of outbound tax refund store selection is currently underway, with an expected addition of over 100 new stores [3].