Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "immediate refund" service for tax refunds at departure is enhancing the shopping experience for foreign travelers in China, particularly in Shenyang, and is expected to boost international tourism and consumption in the region [2][4]. Group 1: Departure Tax Refund Overview - Departure tax refund allows foreign travelers to receive VAT refunds on purchases made at designated stores upon leaving the country, which is a significant tax incentive to increase foreign consumer demand for Chinese goods [2]. - The Shenyang Commerce Department, in collaboration with tax, customs, and tourism departments, is actively promoting the expansion of departure tax refund stores and services, with over 200 stores registered, marking a nearly sixfold increase from the previous year [2][3]. Group 2: Development of Tax Refund Circles - The provincial government is focusing on developing concentrated departure tax refund circles in areas with rich commercial resources and diverse business formats, such as Shenyang Zhongjie Pedestrian Street and Dalian Olympic Square [3]. - In July alone, 44 departure tax refund stores were registered in the Zhongjie area, demonstrating the effectiveness of the initiative [3]. Group 3: Service Enhancements - The "immediate refund" service allows travelers to receive tax refunds at the point of purchase, significantly improving service efficiency and convenience [4]. - The introduction of a mini-program for "immediate refund" services enables travelers to apply for tax refunds by scanning a QR code in stores, streamlining the process [4]. - The government plans to expand the coverage of departure tax refund policies beyond Shenyang and Dalian, promoting the initiative to more cities and ensuring that various types of stores, including international brands and local specialties, can participate [4].

中国经济网北京9月13日讯（记者 魏金金）今年以来，"China Travel（中国游）"继续火爆出圈，越来越 多外国旅客来到中国，入境旅游市场持续升温，各大商圈与旅游景点重现外国游客络绎不绝的景象。 据悉，自2015年首家获得离境退税代理资格并落地全国首笔业务以来，中国银行深耕退税商户拓展、退 税政策宣传、退税人士服务等重点工作，代理北京、上海、四川等16个省市的离境退税业务，在已开办 离境退税业务省市中占比近五成。 在落地京津、川陕异地互认的基础上，中国银行今年形成了体系化离境退税即买即退异地互认方案，同 时积极响应商务部"购在中国"系列活动，加快离境退税服务创新步伐，助力释放消费潜能。 在此背景下，提升境外旅客的消费体验与购物意愿，成为将"流量"转化为"销量"的关键。9月12日，中 国银行（601988）在服贸会现场举办离境退税"即买即退"异地互认发布活动，宣布将在其代理离境退税 业务的区域内率先试点，支持境外旅客办理即买即退业务后从其他口岸出境，并推出离境退税整体服务 体系"税易达"（Easy Tax Refund）。 ...

Group 1 - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair was held in Beijing, showcasing the latest achievements in domestic and international service trade with the theme "Digital Intelligence Leading, Service Trade Renewed" [1] - China Bank, as the exclusive global partner of the banking industry for five consecutive years, supported various activities including domestic and international roadshows, and showcased its innovative vitality and practical achievements in the financial sector [1] Group 2 - In recent years, China has optimized its entry policies, establishing a visa facilitation system that includes unilateral visa exemptions and transit visa exemptions, making it globally attractive [2] - China Bank has leveraged its global and comprehensive operational advantages to create a one-stop comprehensive solution for foreign visitors, addressing diverse needs in communication, payment, transportation, and daily convenience [2][4] Group 3 - China Bank aims to build a new financial service ecosystem that is multi-faceted, fully supportive, and customized, serving as a bridge connecting China and the world [5] - The "CUBe Card," a three-in-one service package developed by China Bank, Beijing Unicom, and Beijing Yikatong, offers a one-stop solution for payment, communication, and transportation specifically for foreign tourists [5] Group 4 - China Bank has actively responded to policies optimizing tax refund services for outbound tourists, participating in tax refund services in 16 provinces and cities, with exclusive agency in 12 [6] - The bank has introduced convenient measures for tax refunds, including a centralized refund model called "immediate purchase and immediate refund," enhancing the shopping and tax refund experience for foreign travelers [6] Group 5 - As a designated operator of digital RMB, China Bank has focused on pilot projects in various sectors, showcasing 12 commemorative hard wallet products at the trade fair [8] - The bank also introduced a new hard wallet featuring traditional Chinese cultural elements, enhancing the appeal of digital RMB [8] Group 6 - China Bank displayed a digital RMB hard wallet issuance machine, allowing the public to experience self-service functions such as application, inquiry, recharge, and recycling [9] - The bank is actively involved in the multi-central bank digital currency bridge project, supporting 24/7 automatic processing of currency bridge remittance and agency services for overseas branches [9]

Core Insights - The popularity of "China travel" and "China shopping" continues to rise, with inbound tourists increasingly engaging in shopping experiences, driven by improved tax refund policies [1][9] Group 1: Tax Refund System Enhancements - As of August 2023, the number of domestic tax refund stores has exceeded 10,000, with a decrease in the minimum refund threshold and accelerated refund processes [1][9] - The "city-wide shopping, one-stop tax refund" model launched in Beijing in May 2023 has expanded to cities like Shanghai, Chengdu, and Chongqing, with concentrated refund points established in major tourist shopping areas [5][9] Group 2: Growth in Shanghai's Tax Refund Business - Shanghai, as one of the first pilot cities for tax refunds, saw the number of tax refund stores increase from 777 at the end of last year to 1,530 by August 2023, nearly doubling [7] - The sales of tax refund eligible goods in Shanghai have surged, with a year-on-year increase of 85%, and over 80,000 tourists from 169 countries and regions have utilized the tax refund service [7] Group 3: Overall Growth in Inbound Tourism and Shopping - In the first eight months of 2023, the number of foreign tourists benefiting from tax refunds increased by 247.8%, with sales of tax refund goods and the total refund amount rising by 97.5% and 96.9% respectively [9] - The continuous optimization of the tax refund system has significantly enhanced the attractiveness of "China travel," stimulating inbound consumer activity [9]

Core Insights - The number of duty-free shops for outbound tax refunds in China has exceeded 10,000 as of the end of August, enhancing the attractiveness of shopping in China [1] Group 1: Growth of Duty-Free Shops - The number of duty-free shops has been rapidly increasing, with a diverse range of products available for international tourists, including luxury brands, local cultural products, consumer electronics, and beauty products [7] - A new model of "citywide shopping, one-stop tax refund" was launched in Beijing in May and has quickly expanded to cities like Shanghai, Chengdu, and Chongqing [5] Group 2: Tax Refund Services - In Beijing, there are currently five centralized tax refund points, with three in Shanghai and Chongqing, and two in Chengdu, all located in popular shopping districts for foreign tourists [5] - The State Taxation Administration reported a 247.8% year-on-year increase in the number of foreign tourists benefiting from tax refunds in the first eight months of this year [9] Group 3: Sales and Refund Amounts - The sales revenue from tax refund goods and the total amount refunded have seen significant growth, with increases of 97.5% and 96.9% year-on-year, respectively [9]

新华社记者 刘开雄 胡旭 桑彤 今年以来，越来越多境外游客来华，已不光是走走看看的"中国游"，还有大箱小箱"买买买"的"中国 购"。伴随离境退税政策的优化升级，更快速、更便利、更顺畅的购物体验正成为拉动境外游客在华消 费的新助力。 国家税务总局最新数据显示，截至8月底，国内离境退税商店数量已超过1万家。今年前8个月，享受退 税人数同比增长247.8％，退税商品销售额及退税金额同比分别增长97.5％和96.9％。 如何让"中国购"热潮更加持久？"新华视点"记者进行了采访。 "即买即退"跨区域联动，让"中国游"更随心 "我昨天在长宁区买东西忘了退税，本来以为只能去机场办，没想到这里可以一起退，太方便了！"近 日，一位外籍游客在上海外滩离境退税"即买即退"全市退付点感叹，收到退税后的钱又可以继续购物 了。 作为我国对外开放重要窗口，上海一直都是境外游客来华的热门目的地。6月底，上海外滩推出了第一 家支持"全市通退"的离境退税"即买即退"全市退付点，符合条件的境外旅客在上海全市所有的离境退税 商店消费，都可以在此办理现金退税服务。 上海市商务委主任朱民介绍，今年前6个月，上海接待入境游客424.8万人次，同比增长38 ...

Group 1 - Shanghai Customs has introduced convenient tax refund measures for outbound travelers, leading to rapid growth in related consumption [1][3] - The number of tax refund stores in Shanghai has increased from 777 at the end of last year to over 1,530, nearly doubling and achieving full coverage across all 16 districts [1] - The sales of tax refund goods in the first eight months of this year have increased by over 80% compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - The new tax refund model, named "packaging and coding" and "self-verification," allows stores to package tax refund goods according to travelers' wishes, facilitating a quick verification process at customs [1] - Shanghai Customs is expanding the "packaging and coding" model to the Yangtze River Delta, with pilot preparations underway in Hangzhou and Wuxi [3] - Shanghai was one of the first cities in China to implement tax refunds for outbound travelers, with a total sales amount of tax refund goods reaching 2.37 billion yuan last year, representing a growth of 86.6% and accounting for 48% of the national total [3]

新华财经上海9月10日电（记者吴宇）来自上海海关和上海市商务委员会的信息显示，上海海关近期面 向境外旅客推出的离境退税便捷举措，推动上海相关消费快速增长。截至今年8月底，上海离境退税商 店从去年年底的777家增至1530多家，增长近一倍，实现全市16个区全覆盖，前8个月的退税商品销售额 比去年同期增长超八成。 据介绍，上海海关目前正将离境退税"封装打码"模式向长三角拓展，杭州海关和无锡海关已做好试点准 备，在萧山机场和硕放机场共同推动快速扫码验核试点。除了长三角，北京、厦门、成都等地也在积极 筹备"封装打码"试点，境外旅客将来可选择相关试点口岸出境，体验更高效、更省心的退税流程。 上海是全国首批离境退税试点城市。2024年，全市退税商品销售额23.7亿元人民币，比上一年增长 86.6%，约占全国退税商品销售总额的48%。 （文章来源：新华财经） 上海海关近期面向境外旅客推出的离境退税便捷举措名称为"封装打码""自助验核"，具体内容是：相关 退税商店根据旅客意愿开展退税商品封装作业，将退税申请单与对应商品分别装入封装袋的单证舱和商 品舱。旅客离境时，口岸海关扫描退税申请单上的二维码，短短数秒，即可实现快速验核。 ...

Core Insights - The influx of foreign tourists to China has shifted from mere sightseeing to significant shopping, driven by optimized tax refund policies and enhanced shopping experiences [1] - As of August, the number of tax refund stores in China exceeded 10,000, with a 247.8% year-on-year increase in the number of refund beneficiaries and a 97.5% increase in sales of tax refund goods [1] Group 1: Tax Refund System Enhancements - The "immediate refund" service in Shanghai allows tourists to process tax refunds at a central point, enhancing convenience for travelers [3] - In the first half of the year, Shanghai welcomed 4.248 million inbound tourists, a 38.5% increase, with tax refund sales growing by 85% [3] - The introduction of cross-regional tax refund services in provinces like Sichuan, Yunnan, and Shaanxi allows tourists to process refunds across different regions [4][5] Group 2: Innovative Services and Consumer Experience - New online tax refund services, such as "code refund" in Sichuan, provide more options for tourists [8] - Various regions have implemented innovative refund methods, including real-time transfers to Alipay accounts and self-service tax refund machines [8] - The creation of multilingual tax refund guides and consumer maps aims to improve the understanding and accessibility of the tax refund process for foreign tourists [9] Group 3: Local Consumption Trends - Popular products among tourists include local brands and high-tech gadgets, with a notable increase in sales from local designer brands in Shanghai [7] - The tax refund system is seen as a catalyst for stimulating consumer demand among inbound tourists, encouraging local merchants to innovate [9]

Core Insights - As of the end of August, the number of tax refund shops in Shanghai has nearly doubled from 777 at the end of last year to 1,530, achieving full coverage across all 16 districts [1] - The sales of tax refund goods in Shanghai have increased by over 80% year-on-year, with a projected sales amount of 2.37 billion RMB in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 86.6% and accounting for approximately 48% of the national total [1] Tax Refund Measures - Shanghai Customs has introduced measures such as "packaging and coding" and "self-verification" to accelerate the tax refund verification process, catering to the growing demand from outbound travelers [1] - The "packaging and coding" implementation allows customs officers to scan and verify tax refund goods and documents, enhancing verification speed to "second-level" [1] - The "self-verification" model utilizes intelligent customs supervision methods, enabling multiple people to process tax refund verifications simultaneously, increasing efficiency by up to three times, especially during peak times for travel groups [1] Expansion Plans - Following Shanghai, customs in cities such as Hangzhou, Wuxi, Beijing, Xiamen, and Chengdu are actively preparing to implement the "packaging and coding" pilot program, indicating a broader rollout of the scanning verification process for outbound travelers [2]