Group 1 - The core message of the news highlights the efforts of Hangzhou's municipal departments to enhance the convenience of overseas travelers' consumption during the Fourth Global Digital Trade Expo, resulting in a significant increase in sales and showcasing the city's international appeal [1][2] - The city established 16 inbound consumption experience points at the expo venue, providing multilingual service brochures and a one-stop tax refund consultation service to facilitate understanding of policies and shopping for foreign guests [1] - A special "tax refund shopping bus" was launched during the expo, connecting key commercial and cultural landmarks, effectively integrating shopping, cultural experiences, and high-end consumption for diverse customer needs [1] Group 2 - Six representative commercial enterprises were awarded the title of "Inbound Consumption Quality Experience Store," aiming to set industry benchmarks and enhance international recognition of Hangzhou's inbound consumption services [2] - The promotion of "instant refund" self-service became a highlight, with the introduction of one-click tax refund services in quality experience stores and the placement of self-service tax refund machines in key shopping areas [2] - Special consumption vouchers were distributed to foreign government delegations and international merchants, with a total of 5,582 sets issued by September 27, effectively stimulating consumption enthusiasm among foreign guests [2]

近日，在人民银行上海总部、上海市商务委、市税务局指导下，中行上海市分行充分发挥集团综合化特 色，携手集团内综合经营公司以及银联商务推出全国首个离境退税"即买即退"业务项下多卡组电子退付 服务，实现"即买即退"款项快速入账，拓宽了退税款退付渠道，进一步优化服务体验。 据了解，该集成退付POS机在现金退付的基础上，同时支持税款退至VISA、MasterCard、JCB、银联 （含国际卡）及Diners Club等全球主流卡组织。通过在集中退税服务点及"即买即退"商店布设离境退税 业务专用POS机，大幅压缩业务办理时间，加快客户资金到账时效，让境外旅客切实体验"上海速度"。 打造首家银行网点集中退付点，感受服务温度 8月28日，在位于外滩23号的上海中行网点大厅，来自新加坡的游客GAO女士高兴地表示："在外滩这 样历史悠久的地标建筑里享受如此便捷的退税服务，实在令人惊喜！让我感受到了上海的历史底蕴与现 代服务的完美结合。" 当天，在南京东路商圈购物后，GAO女士直接来到银行网点办理离境退税业务。在工作人员的协助 下，短短几分钟内就完成了全部流程，成功拿到了人民币退税款。这是中行上海市分行作为全市首个银 行网点集中退 ...

央视网消息：国庆中秋假期临近，福建厦门迎来国际邮轮出入境高峰。截至目前，厦门邮轮口岸已累计保障国际邮轮中心母 港邮轮、访问港邮轮50艘次运营，查验出入境旅客6万余人次。福建邮轮跨境游成为吸引旅客的新亮点。 为了让通关便捷、高效，让更多的外籍旅客打卡"厦门游""福建游"，厦门边检总站高崎边检站根据不同类型邮轮的出入境需 求，进一步调整优化勤务模式与邮轮体量的契合度。 据介绍，厦门海关目前已在厦门高崎机场、泉州晋江机场、厦门五通码头设立了离境退税物品出境验核点。今年1—8月，厦 门海关共办理离境退税验申请单1821，增长97.72%；金额10554.03万元，增长109.79%。 福建联动多地旅游资源，向外籍旅客推出"一程多站"全景体验之旅。"屿见闽南·时光幻境"景区成为许多外籍旅客打卡的"第一 站"。观演、听曲、换装、品美食，旅客可多重沉浸式感受中国传统文化。 国庆前夕，搭载着1300余名旅客的"蓝梦之歌"号邮轮缓缓抵达厦门，与巴哈马籍访问港邮轮"领航星"号一同靠泊厦门国际邮轮 中心，这是继今年4月后，"双轮同靠"再现厦门，当日出入境旅客超3400人次。免签、通关便利程度高，乘坐邮轮来华感受中国传 统文化成为了 ...

Core Insights - The implementation of the policies to expand service consumption has led to a significant increase in inbound consumption, border tourism, and service-oriented consumption in China [1][2][6] Group 1: Inbound Consumption Growth - From January to August this year, the number of foreign visitors entering China reached 51.268 million, a year-on-year increase of 27.8% [1] - The retail sales of services in China grew by 5.1% year-on-year during the same period [1] - The number of tax refund stores nationwide exceeded 10,000, with tax refund sales increasing by 97.5% year-on-year, and the number of people enjoying tax refunds growing 2.5 times [1] Group 2: Border Tourism and Economic Synergy - Policies such as visa-free entry have stimulated a dual surge in inbound tourism and shopping, particularly in regions like Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia [2][3] - In Inner Mongolia, the city of Manzhouli has seen a significant influx of Russian tourists due to the visa-free policy, with total tourist numbers reaching 6.5697 million and total tourism expenditure at 11.07 billion yuan [5] Group 3: Tax Refund and Payment Facilitation - The policies emphasize optimizing tax refund services to enhance the shopping experience for foreign tourists, with initiatives like "immediate purchase and refund" points established in major cities [7] - In Beijing, the number of verified tax refund applications increased by 223.98% year-on-year, with a total amount of 832 million yuan, while Shenzhen saw a 6.95-fold increase in tax refund applications [9] Group 4: Expansion of Duty-Free Shopping - The duty-free shopping policy in Hainan has become a significant driver of consumption growth, with total duty-free shopping amounts exceeding 200 billion yuan since its implementation [12][17] - Hainan has introduced various convenient shopping methods, enhancing the shopping experience for tourists and further unlocking the potential of duty-free consumption [13][15]

境外旅客"中国购"更方便！重庆离境退税"即买即退"商店增至50家 今天（9月27日）是世界旅游日，来自重庆市税务局消息，今年1—8月，重庆离境退税商品销售额、办理 离境退税金额均同比增长了近5倍。截至目前，重庆离境退税"即买即退"商店增至50家，让境外游客毫无 顾虑地享受"中国购"的乐趣。 天气预报｜未来三天重庆多地有阵雨 东北部部分地区或有暴雨 根据重庆市气象台预计，9月27日夜间到28日白天，大部地区多云转分散阵雨。 28日夜间到30日白天，东北部部分地区大到暴雨（30～80 毫米），局地大暴雨（100～120 毫米），其余 地区小到中雨。 成渝中线高铁缙云山隧道贯通 两地旅行时间再缩短 记者从长江沿岸铁路集团重庆有限公司获悉，9月27日，随着最后一次掘进，成渝中线高铁全线重点控制 性工程缙云山隧道顺利贯通，为全线按期通车奠定了坚实基础。 ...

央视网消息：近日，商务部等九部门联合印发的《关于扩大服务消费的若干政策措施》落地实施，带动入境消费、边境旅游与服务型消费 协同升温。 据统计，今年1至8月，外国人入境5126.8万人次、同比上升27.8%。我国服务零售额同比增长5.1%。数字消费、绿色消费、健康消费等新 型消费持续壮大，入境消费持续扩大。截至8月底，全国离境退税商店数量突破1万家，前8个月退税商品销售额同比增长97.5%，享受退税人 数同比增长2.5倍。 今年以来，入境免签等政策红利叠加消费场景创新，激发境外游客"中国游"与"中国购"双重热潮。 在新疆，中哈霍尔果斯国际边境合作中心边境游、跨境游、购物游成为入境消费"新通道"， 7月以来，日均进出人员超3万人次。乌鲁木 齐天山机场前8个月进出境旅客62.3万人次，同比增长69.5%，其中以旅游观光为目的的旅客占比达40%。海关推出的"即买即退"等退税便利举 措，进一步激发了入境旅客消费活力，共办理离境退税371票，涉及金额527.94万元。 新疆、内蒙古等地的实践表明，服务消费的提质扩容不仅能激活本地经济，更能成为吸引国际游客、提升国家形象、反哺外贸出口的"软 实力引擎"。 政策赋能消费新引擎 ...

Core Points - Beijing has launched a new model for tax refunds for foreign travelers, allowing for "immediate refund upon purchase" at bank outlets, enhancing the efficiency and security of the tax refund experience [1] - The China Bank branch in the China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone has become the first concentrated refund point in Shunyi District, simplifying the traditional tax refund process [1] Group 1 - The "immediate refund upon purchase" service allows foreign travelers to receive tax refund applications at the point of sale, enabling them to process refunds at designated points before leaving the country [1] - This new model significantly simplifies the tax refund process, improving the shopping experience for foreign travelers [1] Group 2 - The refund limit for the "immediate refund upon purchase" service has been increased from 50,000 yuan to 220,000 yuan, and the departure deadline has been extended from 17 days to 28 days [2] - Foreign travelers can process their tax refund applications at any of the over 1,500 tax refund stores in Beijing, facilitating a "citywide refund, one-point processing" approach [2]

Core Insights - The implementation of the "immediate refund" tax policy for outbound tourists in Shenzhen has significantly enhanced the shopping experience for international visitors, promoting cross-border consumption and boosting the local economy [1][3][7] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The "immediate refund" tax policy was officially launched on December 11, 2023, allowing international tourists to receive tax refunds instantly at designated stores by providing a credit card pre-authorization [1][2] - Shenzhen has established six tax refund ports, including major locations like Luohu and Futian, facilitating the immediate refund process for tourists [2][4] Group 2: Market Impact - The number of tax refund stores in Shenzhen has exceeded 1,500, with nearly 200 merchants offering the "immediate refund" service, covering 21 categories and 324 types of personal use goods [2][4] - In 2024, Shenzhen processed 4,274 tax refund transactions, with total sales reaching 405 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.5 times [4] Group 3: Technological Integration - The introduction of digital payment options, such as the Hong Kong version of Alipay, allows for real-time refunds in Hong Kong dollars, enhancing the convenience for tourists [5][6] - Shenzhen is developing a "cloud service refund" system that supports multiple refund methods, ensuring real-time tracking of refund progress [6] Group 4: Future Developments - The city plans to further increase the number of tax refund stores and "immediate refund" points, focusing on attracting domestic brands to participate in the tax refund program [6][7] - The ongoing efforts to optimize the international business environment in Shenzhen aim to enhance the city's competitiveness and promote the internationalization of local brands [3][7]

人民财讯9月23日电，海关总署消息，今年以来，上海口岸离境退税政策红利持续释放，成为激发境外 旅客消费活力、优化跨境购物体验的重要举措。今年前8个月，上海海关验核离境退税申请单达9.66万 票、商品金额20.7亿元，同比分别增长1.68倍、83%，均已超去年全年总量，成为消费增长新亮点。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Purchase in China · Sichuan Station" and the Fourth China (Sichuan) International Panda Consumption Festival will be held from September 25 to November 30, focusing on enhancing inbound and external consumption through various internationalized service measures [1][6]. Group 1: Event Highlights - Chengdu will host over 600 themed consumption activities, including shopping, food, exhibitions, performances, and sports events, during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays [3][5]. - The "Chengdu-Chongqing Moonlight Plan" will feature a Mid-Autumn Food Expo until September 30, showcasing over 2,000 specialty foods from more than 120 enterprises [3][5]. Group 2: Internationalization and Consumer Services - Sichuan is promoting international and local products through 84 iconic shopping districts and 226 characteristic pedestrian streets, featuring 56 time-honored brands and 153 local brands [6]. - The province has implemented measures to enhance the convenience of consumption for foreign visitors, including optimizing tax refund policies and expanding the number of stores offering immediate refunds [6]. Group 3: Night Economy and Cultural Events - Sichuan is focusing on nighttime consumption with various activities, including exhibitions and performances, such as the "Journey of Ancient Greece" exhibition and the NBA Celebrity Game on September 27 [8][10]. - The province will also host major events like the 2025 League of Legends World Championship on November 9, along with concerts and cultural performances throughout September and October [8][10]. Group 4: Economic Impact and Future Plans - The integration of sports, culture, tourism, and commerce is expected to generate significant economic growth, with over 50 major domestic and international events planned for the year [10]. - Sichuan aims to create high-quality outdoor sports destinations and enhance collaboration with the Chongqing region to boost sports tourism and consumption [10].