商务部召开例行新闻发布会（2025年7月24日）

Group 1: International Consumption Center Cities Development - The development of international consumption center cities has achieved significant results over the past four years, with the five cities accounting for over 1/8 of the national total retail sales [1] - The number of national-level demonstration pedestrian streets in these cities represents 1/4 of the national total, and the number of time-honored brands accounts for about 1/3 [1] - The import of consumer goods from these cities exceeds 50%, and the sales volume of tax refunds for outbound tourists is around 70% [1] Group 2: Consumption Environment and Trends - The five cities have improved the international consumption environment by enhancing payment convenience and optimizing tax refund services, leading to a 94.6% increase in national tax refund sales in the first half of the year [1] - The cities have introduced 12,000 new domestic and international brand flagship stores, promoting new consumption trends such as digital, green, and health-oriented consumption [2] - Various high-profile events and exhibitions have been organized to enhance consumer engagement and experience [2] Group 3: Strategic Mineral Smuggling Prevention - A special action meeting was held to combat the illegal export of strategic minerals, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy and collaboration among various government departments [3][4] - The meeting highlighted the need for ongoing efforts to maintain a high-pressure crackdown on smuggling activities and to protect national security [4] Group 4: Agricultural Product Sales and Rural Revitalization - The Ministry of Commerce has organized over 3,300 agricultural product sales matching activities since 2018, facilitating nearly 100 billion yuan in purchases [5] - The upcoming national agricultural product sales conference in 2025 aims to connect large-scale distribution enterprises with local producers, focusing on enhancing the sales of high-quality agricultural products [5][6] - The conference will feature diverse products and large-scale buyers, with a focus on supporting impoverished areas and promoting sustainable income for farmers [5] Group 5: Service Industry Expansion - The national service industry expansion pilot program has significantly contributed to over 1/4 of the national service industry value added and over 60% of service imports and exports [7][8] - The Ministry of Commerce has released multiple batches of best practice cases and experiences to promote service industry openness, covering key areas such as finance, digital economy, and cultural tourism [7][8] - Future efforts will focus on deepening service industry reforms and exploring pathways for high-quality development [8]