Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is optimizing the departure tax refund policy to enhance inbound consumption and improve the shopping experience for foreign travelers, marking the 10th anniversary of the policy's implementation in China [2][3]. Group 1: Policy Background and Objectives - The departure tax refund policy allows foreign travelers to reclaim VAT on purchases made in designated stores upon leaving the country, aligning with practices in over 50 countries [2]. - The initiative is part of the broader strategy to implement the decisions made during the 20th National Congress, aiming to enhance the convenience of life for foreign visitors [3]. - In 2024, inbound traveler spending is projected to reach $94.2 billion, reflecting a 77.8% increase, indicating significant potential for growth in inbound consumption [3]. Group 2: Key Measures in the Notification - The notification outlines eight policy measures to address issues such as the limited number of tax refund stores and the need for a wider variety of products [2][5]. - Key highlights include expanding the number of tax refund stores in high-traffic areas, lowering the minimum purchase amount for refunds from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, and enhancing the overall service quality for tax refunds [5][6]. - The government aims to improve the accessibility of tax refund stores and increase the range of domestic products available for tax refunds, thereby promoting local brands [5][6]. Group 3: Expected Outcomes - The optimized policy is expected to stimulate consumption, enhance the effectiveness of the tax refund system, and contribute to the growth of the tourism sector [4][6]. - The initiative is also seen as a means to facilitate high-level opening up and promote the dual circulation of international and domestic markets [4]. - The five designated international consumption center cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing) are anticipated to see a doubling in the number of inbound foreign visitors in 2024 compared to the previous year [6].

Core Viewpoint - The new policy aims to optimize the departure tax refund system to enhance inbound consumption and stimulate economic growth in China, addressing existing challenges in the departure tax market [4][5][6]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The departure tax refund threshold is lowered from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, and the cash refund limit is increased from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, enhancing the convenience for travelers [6][8]. - The policy encourages the expansion of tax refund stores and the diversification of tax refund products, aiming to improve the overall service level [4][6]. Group 2: Market Context - Currently, outbound consumption accounts for only 0.5% of China's GDP, significantly lower than the 1% to 3% range seen in major countries, indicating substantial growth potential for inbound consumption [4][5]. - The departure tax refund system has been in place since 2015, and the recent policy marks a significant step in its evolution, coinciding with its 10th anniversary [4][15]. Group 3: Expected Outcomes - The new measures are expected to attract more foreign tourists to China for shopping and tourism, promoting cultural exchange and enhancing the visibility of Chinese products abroad [5][12]. - The policy is anticipated to create a new trend in inbound shopping tourism, potentially leading to a boom in the inbound tourism market [4][5]. Group 4: Implementation Strategies - The policy includes eight specific measures to enhance the shopping experience for travelers, such as optimizing store locations and improving the efficiency of tax refund processes [6][8]. - Collaboration among various government departments is emphasized to ensure the effective implementation of the new tax refund measures [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is implementing new policies to optimize the departure tax refund system to enhance inbound consumption and improve the shopping experience for foreign travelers [1][2][4]. Group 1: Policy Highlights - The new policy includes eight measures aimed at increasing the number of tax refund stores, expanding the range of refundable products, and improving service quality for foreign travelers [2][3]. - Key highlights of the policy are: expanding the number of stores for tax refunds, increasing the variety of products available for tax refunds, and enhancing the convenience of the tax refund process for travelers [2][4]. Group 2: Government Initiatives - The Ministry of Finance is actively researching special funding support to improve the effectiveness of the departure tax refund policy [3][4]. - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism encourages shops in tourist areas to become tax refund stores and aims to optimize the supply of products and services related to tax refunds [5][6]. Group 3: Customs and Taxation Measures - The General Administration of Customs is promoting the use of packaging and coding for tax refund items to enhance the efficiency of tax refund verification [7]. - The State Taxation Administration reported significant growth in sales and tax refund amounts for 2024, indicating a 1.2 times and 1.3 times increase year-on-year, respectively [8][9]. Group 4: Aviation Sector Support - The Civil Aviation Administration of China is focusing on increasing international flight frequencies and encouraging airlines to expand into emerging markets to attract more foreign travelers [10]. - The administration is also working on improving payment services at airports to provide a one-stop service for foreign travelers [10].

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每经记者 张怀水 每经编辑 陈星 要提升退税商品的供给水平，指导退税商店根据境外旅客需求，不断丰富和优化商品供给，增加老字号产品、非遗产品、名 优特产、"智能、健康、时尚"消费名品和国货潮品等中国特色优质产品的供应，支持各地培育打造"城市礼物""必购必带"高品 质特色产品。 4月27日，国新办举行新闻发布会，介绍优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费有关情况。 日前，《关于进一步优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费的通知》（以下简称《通知》）已经公开发布。商务部副部长盛秋平在 发布会上介绍，《通知》提出，优化退税商店布局，鼓励各地在大型商圈、旅游景区、机场、酒店等境外旅客聚集地增设退 税商店。 此外，《通知》提出，将离境退税起退点从500元下调至200元。 将离境退税起退点从500元下调至200元 盛秋平表示，这次出台《通知》的一个重要考虑是坚持目标导向和问题导向，主动对标国际通行规则，切实解决地方、企业 和入境旅客反映的堵点卡点问题，突出针对性和可操作性。 第一个亮点是扩商店，让境外旅客有更多好店逛。我国离境退税市场总体仍处于培育期，退税商店数量偏少，且主要集中在 北京、上海等大城市，一些境外旅客较为集中的热门城市退税商店还 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and five other departments have issued a notice to optimize the exit tax refund policy, aiming to enhance inbound consumption and attract more foreign tourists to China [1][3]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The exit tax refund threshold has been lowered from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, and the cash refund limit has been increased from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan [5][6]. - The notice encourages the establishment of tax refund shops in various locations such as tourist attractions, hotels, and airports to expand the coverage of tax refund services [2][3]. Group 2: Market Impact - In the first quarter, the number of inbound foreign tourists reached 9.215 million, a year-on-year increase of 40.2%, indicating a growing interest in travel to China [3][5]. - The measures are expected to enrich market supply and promote the sale of domestic products, enhancing the shopping experience for foreign tourists [5][7]. Group 3: Service Enhancements - A national comprehensive information service platform for exit tax refunds will be established to provide one-stop services for foreign tourists, including shop queries and refund consultations [6][7]. - The tax authorities will improve the dynamic map of tax refund shops and provide multilingual guides to cater to the needs of different nationalities [6][7].

另一方面是增商品，让境外旅客有更多好物买。盛秋平指出，目前境外旅客退税购物以国际品牌为主， 国货品牌较少，购物选择还不够丰富。 对此，此番《通知》将离境退税起退点从500元(人民币，下同)下调至200元，一方面降低退税购物门 槛，另外一方面也让更多客单价较低的特产店、纪念品店、礼品店等加入退税商店，促进国货销售。同 时，增加老字号产品、非遗产品、名优特产、"智能、健康、时尚"消费名品和国货潮品等中国特色优质 产品供应。 此外，境外旅客办退税将更加方便。例如在退税支付服务方面，盛秋平介绍，现金退税限额由1万元大 幅上调至2万元，鼓励相关机构通过移动支付、银行卡、现金等多种方式提供退税服务，更好满足境外 旅客多样化支付服务需求。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 中新社北京4月27日电 (尹倩芸)中国商务部副部长盛秋平27日在国新办新闻发布会上表示，将推动退税 商店增量扩容、丰富退税商品供给、提升离境退税服务水平，让境外旅客退税更便利、购物更满意。 《商务部等6部门关于进一步优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费的通知》(下称《通知》)日前发布。盛秋 平提到，《通知》的一个重要考虑是主动对标国际通行规则，解决地方、企业和入境 ...

极目新闻记者 姚赟 商务部副部长盛秋平（来源：国新网） 日前，商务部、财政部等六部门出台《关于进一步优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费的通知》（下称《通知》）。4月27日下午，在国新办举行的新闻发布会 上，商务部副部长盛秋平表示，《通知》主动对标国际通行规则，切实解决地方、企业和入境旅客反映的堵点卡点问题。 他介绍，一是扩商店，让境外旅客有更多好店逛。我国离境退税市场总体仍处于培育期，退税商店数量偏少，且主要集中在北京、上海等大城市，一些境外 旅客较为集中的热门城市退税商店还不够多，影响境外旅客享受退税优惠。 对此，《通知》提出，优化退税商店布局，鼓励各地在大型商圈、步行街、旅游景区、度假区、文博场所、机场、客运港口、酒店等境外旅客聚集地增设退 税商店，支持具备条件的地区打造一批离境退税特色街区，提升退税商店可及性。放宽退税商店备案条件，允许纳税信用级别为M级以上的企业、设立不到 1年的新开商店等申请成为退税商店；退税商店备案部门由省级税务部门改为主管税务机关，备案时间缩短至5个工作日以内。 二是增商品，让境外旅客有更多好物买。目前境外旅客退税购物以国际品牌为主，国货品牌较少，购物选择还不够丰富。对此，《通知》提出 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and five other departments have issued a notice to optimize the departure tax refund policy, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for foreign travelers and stimulate inbound consumption [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion of Departure Tax Refund Stores - The notice encourages the establishment of more departure tax refund stores in key locations such as major shopping districts, pedestrian streets, tourist attractions, and airports to increase coverage [1]. - The conditions for registering departure tax refund stores have been relaxed, allowing new stores to qualify under a new M-level tax credit rating, in addition to the existing A and B levels [1]. Group 2: Improvement of Tax Refund Product Supply - The notice aims to enhance the supply of tax refund products by lowering the minimum purchase amount for tax refunds to 200 RMB for foreign travelers, provided they meet other criteria [1][2]. - It emphasizes the need for tax refund stores to diversify their product offerings based on foreign traveler preferences, including high-quality products such as time-honored brands, smart products, and cultural creative products [2]. Group 3: Optimization of Tax Refund Services - The notice outlines plans to streamline the departure tax refund process by improving the management system and automating invoice information retrieval to enhance efficiency [2]. - It promotes the "immediate refund upon purchase" service nationwide, encouraging more stores and agents to offer this service, particularly in areas with high foreign traveler traffic [2]. Group 4: Enhancement of Payment Services - The cash refund limit has been raised to 20,000 RMB, and there is a push for collaboration between tax refund agencies and payment institutions to offer diverse payment methods [2].

欢迎扫描下方二维码关注： 4月27日，结合商务部、财政部、文化和旅游部、海关总署、税务总局和中国民航局6部门发布 《进一步优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费的通知》 ，税务 总局修订了《境外旅客购物离境退税管理办法》，进一步推出离境退税便利化措施。 近年来，随着免签便利政策的连续出台，来华境外旅客数量显著增加，在华消费热情持续升温。4月8日，国家税务总局发布 《关于推广境外旅客购物离 境退税"即买即退"服务措施的公告》 ，将离境退税"即买即退"从多地试点推广至全国，进一步激发了境外旅客入境消费活力。 为更好营造境外旅客来华旅游和消费环境，此次六部门联合制发《通知》， 将离境退税起退点从500元下调至200元，并在转账退税已明确不设上限的基 础上，将现金退税限额从1万元上调至2万元， 且同步推动退税商店增量扩容、丰富退税商品供给、提高退税便捷度。 税务总局据此配套修订《境外旅客购物离境退税管理办法》，进一步优化税收服务，简化退税操作，帮助境外旅客更便捷享受离境退税政策。比如，优化 信息系统，实现全流程电子办理离境退税，商店办理退税开单时可自动带入购物发票信息，提高开单和核验效率，缩短旅客等待时间。又如，放宽入门条 件 ...