外籍人员上半年在深非现金支付超8587万笔，金额超118亿元 深圳，国际消费活力十足

Core Insights - The "International Friendly Consumption Purchase" event in Shenzhen has officially launched, featuring the release of the International Friendly Consumption Map and a list of international friendly shopping malls, with 19 shopping districts highlighted as new benchmarks for international consumption in Shenzhen [1][2] Group 1: International Consumption Initiatives - The event emphasizes the theme "Shenzhen Summer, Global Enjoyment," focusing on internationalization, convenience, and quality, providing various consumer benefits to attract global consumers [1] - The 19 highlighted shopping districts include major areas such as Shenzhen MixC, K11 ECOAST, and Qianhai One City, which offer high-quality international services to both domestic and foreign visitors [1] Group 2: Payment and Tax Refund Innovations - Shenzhen has established a new payment system for foreign visitors, enhancing the convenience of international payments through mobile payment options, with over 85.87 million non-cash payment transactions amounting to over 11.8 billion yuan in the first half of the year [3] - The city has implemented an "immediate purchase and refund" policy for tax refunds, with over 1,000 stores participating and 12 shopping districts offering this service, significantly improving the consumer experience [3][4] Group 3: Growth in Tax Refunds - The scale of tax refunds in Shenzhen has seen rapid growth, with sales of tax refund goods and business volume increasing by 1.6 times and 3.9 times year-on-year, respectively [4] - Shenzhen's domestic brands, such as DJI and Huawei, account for 34.5% of the tax refund goods, leading the nation [4] Group 4: Shopping Season Activities - The "Shopping Season in China 2025" is currently underway, running from August to October, featuring over 670 promotional activities designed to enhance consumer experience [5] - The event includes various themed activities and special offers across shopping centers and financial institutions, aiming to create a globally influential shopping carnival [5][6] Group 5: New Retail Developments - Shenzhen's first city duty-free store is expected to open by the end of August, combining duty-free and taxable goods in a 2,000 square meter immersive commercial space [6] - This new retail space aims to provide international quality consumer services and enhance Shenzhen's global appeal [6]