离境退税政策持续优化“中国游”热度持续提升

Core Insights - The number of duty-free shops for outbound tax refunds in China has increased significantly, exceeding 7,200, with a 186% year-on-year growth in the number of tourists benefiting from tax refunds [1] - The sales revenue from tax refund goods and the total amount refunded have both seen substantial increases of 94.6% and 93.2% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a sustained rise in the popularity of "China tours" among foreign travelers [1] Group 1: Policy and Economic Impact - The outbound tax refund policy plays a crucial role in attracting foreign tourists and stimulating consumption, contributing to new momentum for inbound consumption [1] - In April, six government departments jointly issued measures to optimize the outbound tax refund policy, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for inbound tourists [1] Group 2: Regional Initiatives - Various regions are actively launching innovative measures to improve the outbound tax refund consumption environment, such as Shanghai's action plan to enhance international consumption attractiveness and promote tourism [2] - Fujian Province is accelerating the establishment of duty-free shops and optimizing the registration process to create a well-structured network of tax refund shops [2] Group 3: Visitor Statistics and Trends - The number of foreign visitors entering and exiting China has steadily increased, reaching 38.05 million in the first half of the year, a 30.2% year-on-year growth [3] - The number of visa-exempt foreign visitors has also risen significantly, with 13.64 million visitors accounting for 71.2% of all inbound foreigners, marking a 53.9% increase [3] Group 4: Future Development Strategies - To promote high-quality development of inbound tourism, strategies include expanding the range of visa-exempt countries, improving port service efficiency, and enhancing multi-language information services [3] - The Ministry of Commerce is organizing activities to deepen the cultivation of international consumption center cities and optimize the outbound tax refund policy to create a friendly consumption environment [3]