Core Insights - Sichuan province has seen a 32% year-on-year increase in inbound tourists during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, with over 63,000 foreign consumers using Alipay and more than 270,000 transactions, reflecting a 160% daily increase compared to the previous year [1][3] Group 1: International Consumption Environment - Sichuan aims to establish itself as an international consumption destination, implementing six measures to enhance payment convenience for foreign consumers, becoming the second provincial-level region to introduce such policies after Shanghai [3] - The province has optimized its tax refund policies for departing tourists, with over 600 stores now offering tax refunds, including 180 "immediate refund" stores, ranking third nationally. Tax refund sales have surged by 190% [3][4] - From January to August, Sichuan's tax refund sales and amounts increased by 190% and 210%, respectively [3] Group 2: Quality Consumption Supply - The China (Sichuan) International Panda Consumption Festival has become a significant consumer promotion event in the western region, held for four consecutive years [3] - Sichuan has launched seasonal themed activities to stimulate consumption, including "Spring Awakening," "Cool Summer," "Golden Autumn Shopping," and "Warm Winter Enjoyment" [3] - The "Hundred Products Thousand Stores" initiative has fostered 56 national time-honored brands and 209 local brands, with 716 new stores opened, making Chengdu's first-store count the third highest in the country [3] Group 3: Diverse Consumption Scenarios - Sichuan has implemented a five-year plan for cultivating new consumption scenarios, attracting 27 million visitors and generating over 22 billion yuan in consumption through 120 new scenarios [4] - Popular locations like Zhanggongqiao Food Street and Lizhuang Ancient Town have seen daily visitor numbers exceed 40,000 during holidays [4] - Sichuan plans to continue enhancing its "Shu Li An Yi" consumption brand through a combination of policies, activities, and scenarios [4]

Core Insights - Sichuan Province is actively enhancing its international consumption environment, with a focus on attracting inbound tourists and optimizing consumer experiences [1][3]. Group 1: Tax Refund and Sales Growth - The number of tax refund shops in Sichuan has exceeded 600, with 180 "immediate refund" shops, ranking third in the country; tax refund sales have increased by 190% [1]. - From January to August this year, the province's tax refund sales and amounts grew by 190% and 210%, respectively [1]. Group 2: Measures to Enhance Consumer Experience - Sichuan has implemented six measures to improve payment convenience for foreign consumers, becoming the second province after Shanghai to introduce such policies [3]. - During the recent "Golden Week" for National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, inbound tourist numbers increased by 32%, with over 63,000 foreign consumers using Alipay, resulting in more than 270,000 transactions, a daily increase of 160% [3]. Group 3: Quality Consumption Initiatives - The China (Sichuan) International Panda Consumption Festival has become a significant consumption promotion platform in Western China, with various seasonal consumption activities planned to stimulate ongoing consumer interest [4]. - The festival this year focused on the theme "Shopping in China," highlighting international, quality, and green elements, featuring 12 influential events for consumers, including international beer festivals and panda-themed tours [4]. Group 4: Innovative Consumption Scenarios - Sichuan is implementing a five-year plan for cultivating new consumption scenarios, which has attracted 27 million visitors and generated over 22 billion yuan in consumption [5]. - Notable consumption scenarios like Zhang Gongqiao Food Street and Li Zhuang Ancient Town have seen peak daily visitor numbers exceeding 40,000 during holidays [5]. - Chengdu's innovative projects have been recognized as typical cases of new consumption scenarios, showcasing Sichuan's efforts in creating unique consumer experiences [5].