Group 1 - The introduction of the "immediate refund" tax refund policy in Shenzhen enhances the international influence of major shopping districts and boosts consumer spending [1] - The first "immediate refund" tax refund point was inaugurated in the Dongmen pedestrian street, a historically significant and densely populated area in Shenzhen [1] - The sales of tax refund eligible goods in Shenzhen increased by over 2.1 times year-on-year in the first five months of this year, with "immediate refund" goods sales growing over 20 times [1] Group 2 - Shenzhen has been implementing the tax refund policy since 2016 and introduced the "immediate refund" measure in 2023, becoming the only city in China with all types of tax refund ports (land, sea, and air) by 2024 [2] - The "one order, one package" model introduced by Shenzhen optimizes the tax refund process, reducing customs verification time from an average of 10 minutes to 5 minutes [2] - The number of outbound and inbound travelers in Shenzhen surpassed 100 million by May 19, 2025, with foreign travelers reaching 2.64 million, a 41% increase year-on-year [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant growth in tax refund sales for international tourists in Shenzhen, driven by innovative policies and services that enhance the shopping experience for foreign visitors [5][10]. Group 1: Tax Refund Sales Growth - Shenzhen's tax refund sales for international tourists increased by over 2.1 times from January to May this year [5]. - The sales of "immediate refund" products saw a remarkable growth of over 20 times during the same period [5]. Group 2: Enhanced Shopping Experience - International tourists have praised the convenience of the "immediate refund" service, with quick processing times reported [5][8]. - The "one order, one package" service simplifies the tax refund process, reducing customs verification time by an average of 70% [9][10]. Group 3: Expansion of Tax Refund Stores - Shenzhen's tax authorities are selecting over 100 new tax refund stores to enhance the shopping experience for international visitors [5]. - Currently, there are 79 tax refund stores in Shenzhen's MixC, including 47 that offer immediate refunds, covering eight major categories [8]. Group 4: Personalized Services for Tourists - The tax authorities are actively promoting the tax refund policy through personalized services, including a team of multilingual staff providing one-on-one guidance [10]. - The initiative aims to increase the international influence of Shenzhen's shopping districts and enhance consumer spending [10]. Group 5: Future Developments - The number of tax refund stores is expected to increase significantly by the end of the year, with plans for the first city-based duty-free store to open soon [11].

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