Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-26 03:26Group 1 - China Duty Free Group (中国中免) shares surged over 9%, currently up 7.26% at HKD 67.25, with a trading volume of HKD 327 million [1] - The first city duty-free store in Guangzhou is set to open on August 26, developed in collaboration with Guangbai Co., Lingnan Holdings, and Baiyun Airport [1] - The Shenzhen city duty-free store successfully completed its first transaction during trial operations on August 23, marking a significant milestone in project development and operations [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities noted a decline in overall duty-free sales and Hainan duty-free sales in Q1 2025, with some impact continuing into Q2; however, Hainan channels are gradually recovering [1] - Multiple city duty-free stores are entering the cultivation phase, with tariff policies enhancing price advantages for certain products in duty-free channels [1] - The upcoming closure of Hainan is expected to maintain the independence of the offshore duty-free policy, which may benefit from consumption stimulus policies post-closure [1]