深圳，国际消费活力十足！19大商圈引领，国际友好消费地图发布

Core Insights - Shenzhen is enhancing international consumption through diverse services, launching the "International Friendly Consumption Purchase" event as part of the "2025 Shenzhen Summer Consumption Season" [1][3] - The event features the release of an international friendly consumption map and a list of 19 benchmark shopping districts, aiming to establish Shenzhen as an international consumption center [3][4] Group 1: International Consumption Initiatives - The "International Friendly Consumption Purchase" event is themed "Shenzhen Summer, Global Enjoyment," focusing on internationalization, convenience, and quality [3] - The 19 benchmark shopping districts include prominent locations such as Shenzhen MixC, K11 ECOAST, and Qianhai One City, providing high-quality international services to both domestic and foreign tourists [3][4] Group 2: Payment and Tax Refund Innovations - Shenzhen has developed a new payment system for foreign visitors, enhancing the convenience of international payments through mobile payment options [4][5] - From January to June this year, foreign visitors conducted over 85.87 million non-cash payment transactions in Shenzhen, totaling over 11.8 billion yuan, with significant contributions from South Korea, the USA, and Singapore [5] - The city has implemented an "immediate purchase and refund" policy for tax refunds, with over 1,000 stores participating and a significant increase in tax refund sales and processing volume [5][6] Group 3: Shopping Season Activities - The "2025 Shenzhen Shopping Season" runs from August to October, featuring over 670 promotional activities centered around key themes and holidays [6] - The first city-based duty-free store is set to open by the end of August, aiming to create an immersive shopping experience for global customers [6]