Group 1 - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co., Ltd. and its partners have established a joint venture named "Duty-Free Goods (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd." to operate city duty-free stores in Guangzhou, with a registered capital of RMB 45 million [1] - The investment breakdown includes Guangzhou Baiyun's investment of RMB 8.775 million (19.5%), China Duty Free Group's investment of RMB 22.95 million (51%), Lingnan Holdings' investment of RMB 8.775 million (19.5%), and Baiyun Airport's investment of RMB 4.5 million (10%) [1] - The establishment of city duty-free stores is part of a broader initiative by the Chinese government to stimulate consumer spending and enhance domestic demand, as outlined in a notification from five ministries [2] Group 2 - The Chinese government aims to set up one city duty-free store in eight cities, including Guangzhou, to promote consumption among inbound travelers and encourage domestic spending [2] - The Ministry of Commerce has emphasized the importance of developing exit tax refund policies as a means to boost consumption and enhance the attractiveness of duty-free shopping for international travelers [3]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting emphasized the importance of developing the departure tax refund policy as a significant measure to boost consumption, respond to external shocks, and expand high-level opening-up [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The meeting highlighted the need for local commerce departments to collaborate with relevant agencies to accelerate the expansion of stores, increase product offerings, and improve service quality [1] - There is a focus on enhancing the coverage of tax refund stores and making refund products more attractive to foreign travelers [1] - The goal is to enhance the experience of inbound travelers, thereby expanding inbound consumption and contributing positively to economic recovery [1] Group 2: Mechanism and Coordination - The meeting called for the urgent improvement of work mechanisms and strengthening inter-departmental collaboration [1] - It emphasized the importance of data empowerment and innovative measures to ensure the effective implementation of the departure tax refund policy [1]

Core Insights - The recent "May Day" holiday saw a significant increase in foreign tourist spending in China, largely attributed to the optimized departure tax refund policy [1] - The departure tax refund policy allows foreign travelers to receive VAT refunds on purchases made in designated stores when leaving the country [1] Group 1: Policy Optimization - The Chinese government has implemented measures to enhance the departure tax refund process, making it more convenient for foreign tourists [1][4] - The Ministry of Commerce and six other departments recently issued a notice to further optimize the departure tax refund policy to boost inbound consumption [1] Group 2: Implementation and Efficiency - Customs authorities across the country have introduced various initiatives to improve the departure tax refund service, including reducing waiting times for travelers [2] - At Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, customs has deployed multilingual staff and translation devices to assist travelers, aiming to keep average waiting times under 10 minutes [2] - Beijing Customs reported a 105.14% year-on-year increase in verified departure tax refund applications during the "May Day" period, with the total amount verified increasing by 155.81% [2] Group 3: Regional Developments - Shanghai Customs experienced a 2.6-fold increase in departure tax refund verification services during the holiday, implementing measures such as bilingual service positions and clear signage [3] - Tianjin Binhai Airport Customs has added prominent signage and verification equipment to streamline the departure tax refund process for travelers [5] Group 4: Future Directions - The General Administration of Customs plans to continue enhancing collaboration with relevant departments to provide more convenience for foreign travelers through optimized processes and additional guidance signage [5]

今年"五一"假期前夕，六部门发文优化离境退税政策。新政落地后的首个小长假，离境退税市场表现火 热。证券时报记者从北京市税务部门了解到，"五一"假日期间北京市开具离境退税申请单份数同比增长 146.15%，退税销售额同比增长90%。 本轮离境退税政策优化为境外游客释放诸多政策红利，包括将离境退税起退点从500元降至200元，现金 退税额从1万元人民币上调至2万元人民币等。在记者现场走访过程中，商家对新政评价积极。目前新政 的政策效能尚未完全释放，未来还将持续见效，促进入境消费。 新政激活境外游客 消费意愿 今年"五一"假期期间，北京市共接待入境游客10.4万人次，同比增长42.4%；实现入境旅游花费11.3亿 元，同比增长48%。记者同时了解到，"五一"假期有来自55个国家和地区的400多名境外旅客在北京市 购买离境退税商品，退税旅客人数同比增长150%，离境退税的亮眼表现与火爆的入境消费相互印证。 推动假期入境消费升温的因素众多，近期离境退税政策优化无疑是主要因素之一。记者走访发现，部分 商家已经明显感受到政策效果。 "调低起退点，帮助我们留住了更多客户。"北京瑞蚨祥绸布店有限责任公司业务部主任汪超告诉记者， ...

Core Viewpoint - The new exit tax refund policy in Hainan has significantly boosted the number of tax refund applications and the amount refunded during the May Day holiday, indicating a positive impact on inbound tourism and consumer spending [1][2][4]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The exit tax refund threshold for foreign tourists has been lowered from 500 yuan to 200 yuan, making it easier for travelers to claim refunds [2][4]. - The new policy aims to enhance the convenience of exit tax refunds, promote the increase of participating stores, diversify product offerings, and improve service levels [4]. Group 2: Impact on Tourism and Refund Applications - During the May Day holiday, Hainan's airport ports processed 65 exit tax refund applications, a 103% increase compared to the same period last year, with the total refund amount increasing by 3.2 times [2][3]. - The first outbound flight during the holiday processed 15 exit tax refund applications, showcasing immediate interest from travelers [2]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Efficiency - Hainan has optimized the layout of tax refund stores, establishing 45 designated refund stores across major tourist areas, ensuring comprehensive coverage in key tourism counties [2][3]. - The customs authorities have implemented a streamlined "one-time inspection" model at the airports, enhancing the efficiency of the exit tax refund process and improving the overall travel experience for tourists [3].

刚刚过去的"五一"假期，境外旅客入境消费旺盛，离境退税备受好评。"五一"假期，银联、网联处理境 外来华人员支付交易笔数、金额较去年同期分别增长244.86%、128.04%。 近日，商务部等六部门出台举措进一步优化离境退税政策，扩大入境消费，让境外旅客有更多好店逛、 更多好物买，办理退税更方便。离境退税新政已在多地落地，境外旅客消费热情被进一步点燃。 ——编者 刺激中小额消费，提升购买频次 "现在来广州，过境免签时长有240小时，非常方便。"随着"中国游"持续火热，"五一"假期前夕，来自 巴基斯坦的旅客阿齐姆和朋友一起到广东广州游玩，打卡了广州塔等热门景点。 旅游之余，阿齐姆和朋友又到天河路商圈购物。"没想到买一双鞋也能退税，在店里就能拿到退税 款。"在某中国品牌鞋店，阿齐姆看中了一款300多元的球鞋，当即付款。在店内工作人员指引下，他点 击应用程序上传护照信息，绑定信用卡，上传退税单和发票，不一会儿卡里就收到了30多元的退税款。 目前，广州共有离境退税商店365家，其中，"即买即退"商店已扩围至67家。据统计，"五一"假期，广 州开出的境外旅客购物离境退税申请单同比增长125%。 "起退点从500元降至20 ...

优化离境退税政策落实落地 何亚东表示，各地按照国际消费季总体安排，聚焦国际精品和国货潮品，组织开展丰富多彩的特色活 动，细化完善本地离境退税的措施，用足用好优化退税商店备案，起退点从500元降至200元，现金退税 限额从1万元上调至2万元等政策，扩商店、增商品优服务，推动扩大入境消费。 "五一"假期全国重点零售和餐饮企业销售额同比增长了6.3%。 何亚东举例称，上海举办第六届"五五购物节"，"五一"期间全市离境退税销售额同比增长1.2倍；北京 发布多语种的离境退税指南和离境退税商店电子地图，"五一"期间重点监测离境退税商店销售额同比增 长了73%；深圳推出离境退税"一单一包"便利化模式，大幅缩短退税的等待时间。 本月初，"2025国际消费季暨第六届上海五五购物节"启动仪式在上海举行。 何亚东称，下一步，商务部将会同有关部门持续组织开展"购在中国"系列活动，让国内消费者和境外游 客惠购全球好物，惠享优质服务，既满足国内居民多元化的需求，也丰富和便利外国游客"购在中国"。 5月8日，商务部新闻发言人何亚东在例行新闻发布会上对第一财经记者表示，商务部于5月1日启动了 2025国际消费季，这是"购在中国"二季度的重点 ...

"五一"期间，来自香港的林先生在杭州大厦购物后，体验了一把"即买即退"的便捷服务。"太方便了！ 在商场购物后当场就能拿到11%的退税款，到了机场海关办理退税手续，短短3分钟就完成了，为杭州 的高效服务点赞！"林先生说。 为了应对客流高峰，给旅客带来更优质的退税体验，杭州萧山国际机场海关提前谋划。一方面，设置专 门岗位，为旅客提供商品验核、查验、监管离境一站式服务，加快离境退税业务办理速度；同时强化与 税务、银行等部门的多跨协同合作，实现信息跨部门实时共享，让数据多跑路、旅客少等待，为旅客创 造更便捷、舒适的购物退税体验。 数据显示，今年1-4月，杭州萧山国际机场海关累计办理离境退税业务925票，退税金额达506.55万元， 分别同比增长108.8%和84.9%，其中，4月离境退税业务表现尤为突出，单月办理退税业务356票，环比 3月增长33.33%。 商报讯(记者汤佳烨通讯员周雨亮)"五一"假期，杭州空港境外旅客入境人数大幅增长，离境退税业务随 之"红火"，退税申请量、退税金额均实现大幅提升。"五一"假期期间，杭州萧山国际机场海关累计办理 离境退税业务59票，退税金额17.02万元，同比分别大幅增长136%和 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant increase in inbound tourism and consumer spending in China during the 2025 "May Day" holiday, driven by optimized policies such as 240-hour visa-free transit and immediate tax refunds for departing tourists [1][2]. Group 1: Inbound Tourism Growth - During the "May Day" holiday, a total of 10.896 million people entered and exited China, with foreign visitors accounting for 1.115 million, marking a 43.1% year-on-year increase [1]. - Chengdu emerged as a popular destination for foreign tourists, with a notable increase in tax refund transactions, particularly due to the "immediate refund" service [1][2]. Group 2: Tax Refund Policy Impact - The volume of tax refund transactions in Chengdu SKP increased by 450% compared to the previous year, with immediate refunds making up 41% of these transactions [2][3]. - Overall, Chengdu's tax refund processing volume grew by 160% and the refund amount increased by 121% during the holiday [2][3]. Group 3: Consumer Behavior and Preferences - Foreign tourists primarily purchased jewelry, clothing, and luggage, with these items accounting for 91% of tax refund goods [3]. - The tax refund policy has effectively lowered the psychological cost of high-priced items, stimulating impulsive purchases among tourists [3]. Group 4: Policy Optimization Suggestions - Experts suggest expanding the coverage of tax refund stores, lowering the threshold for refunds, and increasing cash refund limits to further stimulate consumption [4][5]. - The "immediate refund" model enhances the shopping experience by allowing tourists to receive refunds at the point of sale, thus facilitating additional spending [5]. Group 5: Future Directions for Tax Refund System - There is a call for establishing a regional tax refund alliance to enhance convenience for tourists across different shopping areas [6]. - Recommendations include expanding the physical coverage of the "immediate refund" system to include airports and key tourist sites, as well as creating a flexible product list to adapt to changing consumer preferences [7][8].

21世纪经济报道记者周慧 北京报道 "五一"假期，以家电、家居为代表的商品消费增长势头良好，以餐饮文旅为代表的服务消费保持较高人 气。 "五一"假期，不少消费者选择了通过以旧换新政策补贴购买大件家居、家电商品。 "五一"期间，商务部重点监测零售企业家电、汽车、通讯器材销售额同比分别增长15.5%、13.7%和 10.5%。商务部重点监测电商平台智能家居产品销售额同比增长超20%。其中，以旧换新备受欢迎。从 2025年初至5月5日0时，汽车以旧换新补贴申请量突破300万份；消费者购买12大类家电以旧换新产品 5516万台，购买手机等数码产品4167万件。 除了商品消费，服务消费在假期持续升温，餐饮、文旅市场红火。据文化和旅游部数据中心测算，假期 5天全国国内出游3.14亿人次，同比增长6.4%；国内游客出游总花费1802.69亿元，同比增长8.0%。另据 商务大数据监测，假期全国重点监测餐饮企业销售额同比增长8.7%。 5月6日，在北京经营着6家餐厅的北平三兄弟涮肉联合创始人梁丽告诉21世纪经济报道记者，今年"五 一"假期餐厅的客流量都很高，销售额是平时的2倍，平时一天销售额5万元的店，"五一"期间一天销售 额 ...