Core Insights - Shenzhen Customs reported that the value of goods eligible for tax refunds upon departure reached 547 million yuan in the first seven months of this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 175% [1] Group 1 - Shenzhen has opened six departure tax refund ports, making it the city with the most and most diverse departure tax refund ports in the country [1] - The number of tax refund stores in Shenzhen has exceeded 1,000, contributing to its status as a leading city in this sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the "immediate refund" policy for outbound travelers in Zhuhai enhances the shopping experience by allowing travelers to receive tax refunds on-site, significantly improving convenience and efficiency [1][5]. Group 1: Policy Overview - The "immediate refund" service is an upgrade to the existing "departure tax refund" policy, allowing travelers to apply for refunds at the point of purchase rather than at the airport [5]. - The minimum purchase amount for tax refunds has been lowered from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, making it easier for travelers to qualify for refunds [5][6]. Group 2: Impact on Tourism and Commerce - Since the implementation of the departure tax refund policy in 2016, Zhuhai has seen a continuous increase in the number of foreign visitors, driven by visa-free policies [5][6]. - The Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce is actively promoting the policy to attract more foreign travelers and enhance the city's consumption appeal and international competitiveness [6]. - Key shopping districts in Zhuhai, such as Jida Duty-Free, Huafa Mall, and others, are applying to become departure tax refund stores, offering a diverse range of products including electronics, watches, and cosmetics [6].

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the "immediate refund" policy for outbound travelers in Zhuhai enhances the shopping experience by allowing travelers to receive tax refunds instantly at the point of purchase, rather than waiting until departure at the airport [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The "immediate refund" service allows travelers to apply for tax refunds on-site after making purchases, significantly reducing the time and effort involved in the process [1]. - The threshold for tax refunds has been lowered from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, making it easier for travelers to qualify for refunds [1]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Since the implementation of the tax refund policy in 2016, Zhuhai has seen a continuous increase in the number of outbound travelers, driven by visa-free policies [2]. - The Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce is actively promoting the tax refund policy to enhance the city's consumer appeal and international competitiveness, aiming to stimulate spending by foreign travelers [2]. Group 3: Business Engagement - Key commercial areas in Zhuhai, such as Jida Duty-Free, Huafa Mall, and others, are actively applying to become tax refund stores, offering a diverse range of products including electronics, watches, and cosmetics [2]. - The Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce plans to expand the coverage of the tax refund policy and encourage more merchants to participate, aiming to create a clustering effect that benefits both businesses and travelers [2].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce has launched the "Buy in China" series of activities in collaboration with six departments to create a landmark consumption activity platform, including events like the International Consumption Season and the Service Consumption Season [2] - The policy and activities are working in synergy, with the Ministry of Commerce and the State Taxation Administration issuing guidelines to optimize the outbound tax refund policy, leading to a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in outbound tax refund sales in the first half of the year, with over 7,200 tax refund stores, an 80% increase from the end of last year [2] - Local regions are leveraging their unique resources and industrial advantages to host nearly 20 distinctive "Buy in China" local events, catering to diverse consumer needs, such as Shenzhen's Smart Summer Brand Exhibition showcasing innovative smart consumption products [2][3] Group 2 - There is a focus on integrating shopping, dining, tourism, and performance experiences, with cities like Shanghai hosting the Shanghai International Consumption Season featuring ten flagship activities, including a popular exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization that has attracted approximately 2.6 million visitors [3][4] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to continue guiding local governments in organizing the "Buy in China" series, aiming to enhance the consumer experience with richer supply, higher quality services, and more diverse products [4]

Core Points - The launch of the departure tax refund service at Luohu Port marks a significant milestone in establishing Luohu as a leading international consumption center [3][8] - Luohu Port is the largest land port in Shenzhen, with a robust infrastructure to support high passenger flow and tax refund services [5][6] - The new tax refund point is designed to enhance the shopping experience for international travelers, allowing seamless shopping and tax refund processes [8][9] Infrastructure and Capacity - The departure tax refund service point at Luohu Port covers an area of 410 square meters, featuring 10 customs verification windows and 8 bank refund windows, the highest number among Shenzhen's ports [5] - Luohu Port is projected to handle over 33.7 million inbound and outbound travelers in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.7% [6] Service Enhancements - The service point is equipped with multilingual real-time translation devices to cater to diverse international travelers, supporting languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean [9] - The introduction of the "immediate refund" service in 2023 has positioned Luohu as a pioneer in Shenzhen's departure tax refund sector [11] Future Developments - Plans are in place to open another departure tax refund point at Wenjindu Port in 2024, expanding options for international travelers [12] - The ongoing development of a commercial ecosystem around Luohu Port aims to create a "worry-free shopping, easy refund" experience for travelers, enhancing the overall attractiveness of the area as a shopping destination [12]

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen has enhanced its outbound tax refund services by adding the Luohu Port as a new land exit tax refund port, increasing the total number of such ports to six, thereby maintaining its leading position in China for the number and variety of exit tax refund ports [2][7]. Group 1: Tax Refund Port Expansion - The addition of Luohu Port marks a significant step in optimizing Shenzhen's exit tax refund policy and expanding inbound consumption [4]. - Luohu Port is recognized as a historical and high-traffic land port, with over 33.7 million inbound and outbound travelers expected in the first half of 2025, reflecting an 11.7% year-on-year increase [3][4]. Group 2: Tax Refund Process Improvement - The tax refund process at Luohu Port has been streamlined, with refunds credited to travelers within minutes, enhancing the overall consumer experience [3]. - Shenzhen has implemented innovative measures this year, including the "one order, one package" model, which significantly reduces the time required for tax refund processing [5]. Group 3: Growth in Tax Refund Business - In the first half of this year, Shenzhen's tax refund scale surged, with sales of tax refund goods and the number of transactions increasing by 160% and 390% year-on-year, respectively [5]. - The number of tax refund stores has exceeded 1,000, with 12 "immediate refund" business districts established, placing Shenzhen at the forefront nationally [5]. Group 4: Future Plans and Innovations - Shenzhen aims to establish itself as a benchmark city for exit tax refunds, with plans to further enhance service levels and expand the number of tax refund ports [6]. - The city is also focusing on optimizing the tax refund management mechanism and increasing the variety of tax refund products available, including local heritage items [6].

东方网记者项颖知7月31日报道：上海市第十六届人大常委会第二十三次会议30日听取市人民政府关于2025年上半年 上海市国民经济和社会发展计划执行情况的报告。报告显示，上半年上海市经济呈现平稳开局、韧性增长态势，就业 和物价保持稳定，市场预期和信心逐步改善，高质量发展扎实推进，展现出韧劲和活力，实现"时间过半、完成任务 过半"。 上半年全市生产总值达到2.62万亿元，同比增长5.1%；其中，工业、金融、信息服务、交通运输、房地产业增加值分 别增长5%、8.8%、14.6%、6.3%和1.8%。 财政收入实现正增长。据报告，上半年全市地方一般公共预算收入4684.4亿元，同比增长0.2%；其中税收收入占比 84.9%。先导性指标回升向好。6月份制造业PMI指数、非制造业商务活动指数分别为50和51.5，均回升至扩张区间。 与此同时，上海继续着力培育壮大新动能，二三产业协调发展。 从消费端看，上半年全市社会消费品零售总额同比增长1.7%。统计显示，上半年消费品以旧换新补贴资金直接带动社 会消费额超过540亿元。截至6月底，汽车以旧换新补贴共申请10.2万辆、新车销售额超200亿元，带动上半年新能源车 销售额增长8. ...

从深圳市财政局获悉，今年上半年，深圳离境退税规模迅速增长，且硕果连连。退税商品销售额、办理 业务量，分别同比增长1.6倍、3.9倍；大疆、华为等深圳国货潮品业务占比34.5%，占比全国第一；退 税商店累计超过1000家，"即买即退"商圈12个，位居全国前列；离境退税口岸持续扩围，增设福田口 岸、深圳湾口岸离境退税点，成为全国离境退税口岸数量最多、类型最全城市；离境退税服务水平大幅 提升，全国首推"一单一包"便利化模式，单笔业务办理时长压缩一半以上，上线退税"云服务"平台，实 现退税办理"秒到账""零等待"。截至7月30日，深圳离境退税销售额同比增长超2倍，办理业务数同比增 长5.2倍，即买即退销售额同比增长超25倍。(新浪财经) ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant growth in China's duty-free sales and the expansion of duty-free stores, with a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in duty-free sales and over 7,200 stores, marking an 80% growth since the end of 2024 [1] - The "Buy in China" initiative has become a popular consumption trend among both domestic residents and international tourists, with various themed events such as the International Consumption Season and Premium Launch Season being organized [1] - The duty-free policy has notably boosted the performance of leading companies in the duty-free retail sector, such as China Duty Free Group and Wangfujing, while also benefiting port economy stocks due to increased passenger flow [1] Group 2 - Local governments are leveraging regional resources and cultural characteristics to host distinctive "Buy in China - Local Station" events, catering to diverse consumer needs [2] - Cities like Shenzhen and Guangxi are showcasing their unique advantages through innovative events, such as the "Smart Summer Brand Exhibition" and the "ASEAN Fruit Gathering in Guangxi," respectively [2] - Various regions are focusing on four key areas: premium shopping, exquisite dining, exciting tourism, and fine performances, to create diverse consumption scenarios, with notable events like the Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season attracting around 2.6 million visitors [2]

Group 1 - The article discusses the launch of the third round of dining consumption vouchers in Qianhai, which will be available for grabbing starting from August 1 at 10:00 AM [1][4]. - The consumption vouchers come in various denominations to meet different consumer needs, including discounts such as 15 yuan off for a minimum spend of 50 yuan, and up to 60 yuan off for a minimum spend of 300 yuan [6][8]. - The activity will be conducted in multiple rounds, with specific time frames for each round, and the vouchers will be valid only during the respective round's issuance period [4][8]. Group 2 - Users can claim the vouchers through the Meituan app by searching for "2025 Qianhai Consumption Vouchers," with a limit of one voucher per user ID for each denomination per round [8][10]. - The vouchers will be automatically added to the user's account upon successful claim, and can be used during the order submission process for discounts [10][8]. - The article emphasizes that the number of vouchers is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis [4][8].