Visa Policy Expansion - China has unilaterally expanded its visa-free policy to include Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 47 [1] - From June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, citizens of these countries can enter China for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, or transit for up to 30 days without a visa [1] Tax Refund Policy - The first month of the optimized departure tax refund policy saw a 116% year-on-year increase in the number of tax refund applications processed by tax authorities nationwide [2][5] - The number of tax refund stores increased significantly, with a 56% rise in sales at these stores, and the "immediate refund" service expanded nationwide, resulting in a 32-fold increase in processed applications and a 50-fold increase in sales compared to the previous year [5] Cultural and Tourism Exchange - The inaugural China-Kenya Cultural and Tourism Season has been launched, with activities planned until the end of 2025, including live broadcasts of animal migrations and various cultural events [6] - In 2024, the number of Chinese tourists to Kenya is expected to exceed 90,000, marking a 47.4% increase year-on-year, which is a historical high [6] Airline Operations - China Southern Airlines plans to resume its Guangzhou to Hong Kong route starting July 1, 2025, with daily flights operated by an A320 aircraft [7][10] - The flight distance between Guangzhou and Hong Kong is 135 kilometers, and currently, Cathay Pacific operates two daily flights on this route [10] Digital Museum Initiatives - The Palace Museum's Digital Hall has opened for group reservations, featuring the "Jumping Through Time - Horse Culture Digital Art Exhibition," which showcases over 500 high-definition cultural relic images related to horses [11][14] - This digital hall serves as a multifunctional space for exhibitions, research, and education, utilizing advanced technologies to bring cultural heritage to life [14] Heritage Recognition - The ancient irrigation project in Beijing's Mentougou District has been selected as a candidate for the World Irrigation Heritage list for 2025, highlighting its historical significance and current agricultural impact [15]

·商务部发布关于原产于欧盟的进口相关猪肉及猪副产品反倾销调查的延期公告：根据《中华人民共和 国反倾销条例》的规定，2024年6月17日，商务部发布2024年第23号公告，决定对原产于欧盟的进口相 关猪肉及猪副产品进行反倾销立案调查。鉴于本案情况复杂，根据《中华人民共和国反倾销条例》第二 十六条的规定，商务部决定将本案的调查期限延长至2025年12月16日。 ·6月10日，财政部社会保障司负责人葛志昊在国新办新闻发布会上表示，在"一老一小"服务方面，财政 部积极配合有关部门完善养老育幼服务体系，推进社区支持的居家养老服务，加强失能老年人照护服 务，促进普惠托育服务高质量发展，抓紧建立实施育儿补贴制度，有关工作正在加快推进，确保更好满 足人民群众对"一老一小"方面的服务需求。 ·6月10日，国家发展改革委副秘书长肖渭明在国新办新闻发布会上表示，预计今年支持社会事业的中央 预算内投资规模将比"十三五"末提高30%以上。在组织实施"硬投资"项目同时，国家发展改革委还将加 快出台落实"软建设"的举措，完善"项目+政策"双轮驱动，推动以投资换机制，努力做到补短板、扩内 需、惠民生效益的充分显现。 【重点关注】 ·《直播电 ...

Core Insights - The State Taxation Administration of China, in collaboration with six other departments, has optimized the outbound tax refund policy to enhance the travel and consumption environment for foreign tourists [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation and Impact - The new tax refund measures led to a 116% year-on-year increase in the number of tax refunds processed from April 27 to May 26, with sales at refund stores rising by 56% [1] - The "immediate refund" service saw a staggering 32-fold increase in the number of transactions and a 50-fold increase in sales compared to the same period last year [1] - A total of 1,303 new tax refund stores were added, bringing the total to 5,196, which is 1.4 times the target set for the end of 2024 [1] Group 2: Regional Initiatives - In Beijing, the tax bureau has launched a "tax refund store in scenic areas" initiative, increasing the number of tax refund stores to over 1,300, with 40% being domestic brands [2] - The initiative includes full coverage policy guidance in nine scenic spots, ensuring that cultural and souvenir shops are included in the tax refund program [2] - In Shanghai, the tax bureau has innovated the "immediate refund" model, resulting in a 132-fold increase in sales for this service since its implementation, with over 60 new stores added [2]

据新京报，6月10日，国家税务总局发布的最新数据显示，进一步优化离境退税政策和服务措施落地首 月(4月27日—5月26日)，全国税务部门办理的离境退税笔数同比增长116%，退税商店销售额同比增长 56%；"即买即退"业务试点推广至全国，办理数量同比增长32倍，销售额比去年同期增长50倍；新增离 境退税商店1303家，全国离境退税商店已增至5196家，为2024年底的1.4倍。国家税务总局货物和劳务 税司有关负责人介绍称，政策措施实施以来，税务总局进一步加强部门协同，及时升级优化信息系统， 加大政策宣传辅导力度，指导各地税务机关深入商圈、企业讲解政策内容，发布覆盖14个语种的退税指 南和商店指引，有力推动离境退税服务便利化水平持续提升。 ...

金十数据6月10日讯，国家税务总局会同商务部等六部门于4月27日发布通知，进一步优化离境退税政策 和服务措施。政策措施实施首月（4月27日—5月26日），退税商店数量明显增加，退税金额显著增长， 为吸引境外旅客来华购物、激发入境消费潜力提供积极助力。国家税务总局最新数据显示，政策措施实 施首月，全国税务部门办理离境退税笔数同比增长116%，退税商店销售额同比增长56%；"即买即 退"业务试点推广至全国，办理数量同比增长32倍，销售额比去年同期增长50倍；新增离境退税商店 1303家，全国离境退税商店已增至5196家，为2024年底的1.4倍。 （一财） 离境退税新政实施首月办理退税笔数同比增长116% ...

Core Insights - The optimization of Beijing's departure tax refund policy has significantly enhanced the convenience for foreign travelers, stimulating inbound consumption activity [1][2][3] Group 1: Departure Tax Refund Data - From January to May 2025, Beijing Customs verified a total of 12,180 departure tax refund applications, amounting to approximately 478 million yuan, representing year-on-year increases of 147.01% and 91.61% respectively [3] - At Capital Airport, 8,972 applications were verified, showing a year-on-year growth of 114.13%, with a total amount of approximately 405.56 million yuan, up 80.19% [3] - At Daxing Airport, 3,208 applications were verified, with a staggering year-on-year increase of 332.93%, totaling approximately 72.38 million yuan, which is a 197.21% increase [3] Group 2: Policy Enhancements - The departure tax refund policy has been continuously upgraded since its nationwide implementation in 2015, including measures such as immediate refunds, increased refund stores, and simplified refund processes [2][4] - In April 2025, a new policy was introduced to enhance the departure tax refund service, resulting in a 90% increase in sales of tax refund goods and a 225% increase in the number of applications in the first month [4] - The establishment of 176 new tax refund stores was reported in the first month following the new policy, further expanding the availability of tax refund services [4] Group 3: Impact on Consumer Behavior - The departure tax refund policy not only benefits foreign travelers but also serves as a vital channel for promoting Chinese goods and culture abroad [5] - The policy has attracted a diverse range of foreign tourists, with the number of countries represented by tax refund travelers increasing from 84 in Q1 2024 to 116 in 2025 [6] - The implementation of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly boosted the number of foreign visitors, with a 22.3% year-on-year increase in traveler numbers at Beijing Customs [6]

Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing trend of inbound tourism in China, driven by the optimized departure tax refund policy and the growing popularity of "China travel" transforming into "China shopping" [1][2] Group 1: Departure Tax Refund Policy - The departure tax refund policy allows foreign travelers to reclaim VAT on purchases made in designated stores when leaving China, with a refund rate of 11% [1] - In the first four months, the Beijing Customs verified 8,075 departure tax refund applications, totaling approximately 369 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 114.82% and 79.41% respectively [1][2] - The Ministry of Commerce and other departments announced measures to optimize the departure tax refund policy, including lowering the minimum purchase amount for refunds to 200 yuan [2] Group 2: Inbound Tourism Growth - The implementation of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy significantly boosted the number of foreign travelers to China, with 7.07 million travelers recorded in the first four months, a year-on-year increase of 22.3% [2] - The number of flights at Beijing's two major airports reached 40,622, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 23.9% [2] Group 3: Enhanced Traveler Experience - Beijing Customs introduced measures to streamline the departure tax refund verification process, enhancing the convenience for travelers [3] - During the recent "May Day" holiday, the number of departure tax refund applications at the two major airports increased by 105.14%, with the total amount growing by 155.81% year-on-year [3] - Customs officials reported a significant increase in the volume of departure tax refund applications, necessitating the establishment of multiple verification points at the airports [3][4]

Group 1: Tourism Growth and Policy Impact - The number of foreign tourists visiting China has significantly increased, with a peak of 2.086 million border crossings on June 1, 2023, and a 59.4% year-on-year growth in foreign visitors utilizing visa-free policies [1] - The expansion of China's visa-free policy to include 43 countries, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and optimizing personnel exchange measures [2] - In the first quarter of this year, over 9 million foreign visitors entered China, marking a year-on-year increase of over 40% [2] Group 2: Enhanced Tourism Services - Beijing plans to optimize its inbound tourism services comprehensively, enhancing product offerings and improving service efficiency, including a one-stop service for temporary entry permits [3] - Recent data indicates a nearly 90% year-on-year increase in inbound travel orders during the Dragon Boat Festival, with popular destinations including Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou [3] Group 3: Industry Strategies and Developments - Companies in the tourism sector, such as China Youth Travel Service, are adapting to the increasing trend of independent travelers by offering customized products and enhancing their online presence [4] - The travel agency Caesar Travel is expanding its online sales channels and plans to provide one-stop services for inbound tourists, focusing on cultural experiences and culinary tours [4] - China Duty Free Group is capitalizing on the expanded visa-free policies and increased passenger flow to enhance its duty-free shopping offerings for inbound travelers [5]

Group 1: Tax Refund Policy Implementation - The new tax refund policy has been implemented in Shanghai for over a month, resulting in the addition of over 60 "immediate refund" stores and 3 centralized refund points [1] - The introduction of a self-service tax refund machine in the Nanjing East Road business district has improved efficiency, processing over 400 applications in just over a month, averaging about 10 applications per day [3] - The policy has led to a significant increase in tax refund sales, with a year-on-year growth of 86% in sales and 77% in tax refunds in Shanghai [5] Group 2: Visa Exemption Agreements - A visa exemption agreement between China and Uzbekistan came into effect on June 1, allowing travelers to stay for up to 30 days without a visa [6] - From June 1, China has also implemented a visa exemption policy for five South American countries, including Brazil and Argentina, marking the first expansion of such policies to Latin America and the Caribbean [8] - The total number of countries with unilateral visa exemption policies for entry into China has now increased to 43 [8] Group 3: Foreign Visitor Statistics - In 2024, it is projected that 3.391 million foreign visitors will enter China under the visa exemption policy, representing a year-on-year increase of 1200.6% [9] - During the recent "May Day" holiday, the total number of foreign visitors entering and exiting China reached 1.115 million, with 380,000 entering under the visa exemption policy, a 72.7% increase year-on-year [9]

Group 1 - The total number of tax refund applications from outbound travelers at Beijing's airports reached 8,075, with a total amount of approximately 369 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 114.82% and 79.41% respectively [1] - The number of inbound and outbound travelers monitored by Beijing Customs reached 7.07 million, a year-on-year increase of 22.3%, while the number of flights at the two major airports increased by 23.9% to 40,622 [1] - The implementation of the "Ten Measures" by Beijing Customs has significantly enhanced the attractiveness of inbound tourism and consumption for foreign travelers [1] Group 2 - The tax refund policy has made shopping in Beijing more appealing to foreign tourists, as evidenced by positive feedback from travelers who appreciate the convenience and discounts [2] - The variety of products favored by foreign tourists includes traditional Chinese goods and modern electronics, indicating a growing interest in both cultural and technological offerings [2] - To accommodate the increase in tax refund business, additional verification points have been established at the airports, streamlining the process for travelers [3]