Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-11-10 03:33Core Viewpoint - The duty-free sector in China is experiencing significant growth, driven by favorable government policies and market adjustments, with key companies seeing substantial stock price increases. Policy Developments - On July 23, the State Council Information Office announced that Hainan Free Trade Port will officially close its borders on December 18, 2025, providing detailed policies for the closure, which indicates a clear direction for the Hainan Free Trade Port [2] - On October 17, three departments released adjustments to the Hainan offshore duty-free policy, including changes to the categories of duty-free goods, allowing departing travelers to enjoy the duty-free policy, increasing domestic product duty-free qualifications, and expanding the purchase frequency for Hainan offshore residents [2] - On October 30, a joint notice was issued by multiple ministries outlining four core policy upgrades to support duty-free shops, effective from November 1, 2025, focusing on empowering domestic products, expanding categories, decentralizing approvals, and optimizing services [2] Market Performance - As of the report date, key duty-free companies such as China Duty Free Group and Dongbai Group saw their stock prices hit the daily limit, while Haikou Group rose approximately 8%, and other companies like Zhongbai Group, Nanjing Xinbai, and Wangfujing increased by over 6% [2] - Institutions indicate that since the second half of 2025, the implementation of duty-free policies has been consistent, with positive trends in third-quarter offshore duty-free data, and a relatively stable outlook expected for the fourth quarter, making the operational performance of duty-free businesses promising [2]