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Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair is currently taking place, attracting over 157,000 foreign buyers, significantly boosting inbound consumption [1] - Guangzhou Customs reported that from October 1 to October 20, the amount of tax refund applications at the Guangzhou port exceeded 27 million yuan, marking a 120% year-on-year increase and setting a historical record [1] Group 1: Impact of the Canton Fair - As one of the first pilot cities for tax refunds for foreign travelers, Guangzhou has nearly 800 tax refund stores, covering all 11 districts [3] - Many foreign buyers are taking advantage of the fair to shop in major commercial areas of Guangzhou, with noticeable activity in the Tianhe Road shopping district [3] Group 2: Growth in Foreign Purchases - A shopping mall manager reported a 30% increase in foreign customers since the fair began, with tax refund business growing over five times year-on-year [5] - Popular products among foreign customers include high-tech digital products, luxury watches, and trendy clothing, with digital products accounting for approximately 41% of sales [5] Group 3: Tax Refund Facilitation Measures - To capitalize on the spillover effects of the Canton Fair, Guangzhou Customs, in collaboration with local government departments, has launched a "one order, one package" convenience service for tax refunds [6] - This service allows travelers to quickly pass through customs by verifying the integrity of sealed packages, improving efficiency by about 70% [6] - From October 1 to October 20, Guangzhou Customs verified 3,500 tax refund applications, with amounts exceeding 27 million yuan, representing year-on-year increases of nearly 7.5 times and 1.2 times, respectively [6]