Core Viewpoint - The Chongqing Municipal Government has issued measures to boost consumption, focusing on attracting foreign spending and enhancing tourism services [1] Group 1: Measures to Attract Foreign Consumption - The plan aims to expand the scope and scale of duty-free shopping, targeting 200 duty-free stores in the city within three years [1] - Support will be provided for establishing "Chongqing-made" exhibition areas in local duty-free shops and key commercial districts, with VAT refunds for foreign travelers implemented on-site [1] Group 2: Tourism Promotion Initiatives - A comprehensive service center for inbound visitors will be established to offer one-stop services [1] - An inbound tourism promotion plan will be implemented, exploring the establishment of overseas cultural and tourism promotion centers, along with global promotional activities like "Hello! Chongqing" [1] Group 3: Visa and Travel Facilitation - The efficiency of visa exemption services for foreign personnel in transit will be improved, with a joint implementation of the "240-hour" visa-free transit policy with Sichuan Province [1] - Encouragement for foreign tourist groups to utilize the "Chongqing to Chengdu" and "Chengdu to Chongqing" travel routes will be promoted [1] Group 4: Infrastructure Development - The construction of an international aviation hub will be accelerated, with additional direct flights to foreign destinations planned [1]

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