Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration jointly issued a notice regarding the establishment and adjustment of several duty-free shops at ports of entry, aiming to enhance the duty-free shopping experience for travelers and regulate the market [1][2]. Group 1: New Duty-Free Shops - A total of 41 new duty-free shops will be established at various ports, including one at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, allowing residents from Macau to purchase duty-free goods up to 15,000 yuan [1][3]. - The new duty-free shops will be located in major airports and ports across several provinces, including Hubei, Hunan, Fujian, and others [3][4]. Group 2: Continuing Duty-Free Shops - Duty-free shops will continue to operate at 11 existing locations, including Haikou Meilan International Airport and Shekou Cruise Center [1][2]. - The list of continuing duty-free shops includes various airports and ports in provinces such as Hainan and Guangdong [4]. Group 3: Cessation of Certain Duty-Free Shops - The establishment of duty-free shops at three locations, including Qingdao Liuting International Airport and Guangzhou East Railway Station, will be halted [1][2]. - The cessation of duty-free shops at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport will occur after the passenger routes transition to Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport [1][2]. Group 4: Regulatory Framework - Local governments are tasked with guiding the bidding process for duty-free shop operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations [2]. - Companies eligible to participate in the bidding must possess duty-free operating qualifications approved by the State Council, including major players like China Duty Free Group and Shenzhen State-owned Duty-Free Goods Group [2]. Group 5: Market Management and Risk Prevention - Local governments are responsible for coordinating and managing the comprehensive mechanisms to prevent illegal resale of duty-free goods and to combat smuggling risks [2].
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Hai Nan Ri Bao·2026-01-21 13:49