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Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the optimization of the departure tax refund policy is significantly boosting inbound consumption and tourism in China, with a notable increase in tax refund applications and sales in refund stores [1][2] - In the first month of the optimized departure tax refund policy (April 27 to May 26), the number of tax refund applications increased by 116% year-on-year, and sales in tax refund stores grew by 56% [1] - The number of departure tax refund stores has increased to 5,196, which is 1.4 times the number expected by the end of 2024 [1] Group 2 - The Chinese government is actively promoting inbound tourism and shopping as a new trend, with measures to enhance the shopping experience for foreign travelers [2] - Various cities are implementing innovative measures to improve the departure tax refund process, such as establishing centralized refund points and introducing self-service machines [2] - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism emphasizes that inbound tourism and shopping will deepen international exchanges and promote mutual understanding [2] Group 3 - The potential for growth in inbound consumption in China is significant, with plans to further optimize the departure tax refund policy to enhance convenience for foreign travelers [3] - The government aims to develop international consumption center cities, increase the supply of quality consumption, and create diverse consumption scenarios to enhance the attractiveness of the Chinese market [3]