商务部：上半年全国离境退税销售额同比增长近一倍｜快讯

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce has launched the "Buy in China" series of activities in collaboration with six departments to create a landmark consumption activity platform, including events like the International Consumption Season and the Service Consumption Season [2] - The policy and activities are working in synergy, with the Ministry of Commerce and the State Taxation Administration issuing guidelines to optimize the outbound tax refund policy, leading to a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in outbound tax refund sales in the first half of the year, with over 7,200 tax refund stores, an 80% increase from the end of last year [2] - Local regions are leveraging their unique resources and industrial advantages to host nearly 20 distinctive "Buy in China" local events, catering to diverse consumer needs, such as Shenzhen's Smart Summer Brand Exhibition showcasing innovative smart consumption products [2][3] Group 2 - There is a focus on integrating shopping, dining, tourism, and performance experiences, with cities like Shanghai hosting the Shanghai International Consumption Season featuring ten flagship activities, including a popular exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization that has attracted approximately 2.6 million visitors [3][4] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to continue guiding local governments in organizing the "Buy in China" series, aiming to enhance the consumer experience with richer supply, higher quality services, and more diverse products [4]