Core Viewpoint - The Hainan duty-free policy, aimed at supporting the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port, has been exploited by some individuals who lure students into participating in illegal "proxy purchasing" smuggling activities under the guise of "part-time" or "high-paying purchasing" jobs [1][4]. Group 1: Definition of "Proxy Purchasing" - "Proxy purchasing" includes two main activities: "proxy buying" and "purchasing on behalf" [2]. - "Proxy buying" refers to the act of organizing others to use their duty-free purchasing qualifications to buy duty-free goods for resale in the domestic market for illegal profit [2]. - "Purchasing on behalf" involves using one's own duty-free purchasing qualifications to buy goods for others while charging a fee [2]. Group 2: Legal Implications - Both "proxy buying" and "purchasing on behalf" violate legal regulations [3]. - The customs authorities have recently uncovered multiple cases of university students involved in "proxy purchasing" smuggling, indicating a rise in such activities during holiday periods [4][5]. - Students are often targeted due to their lack of experience and susceptibility to "easy high-paying" job offers [5]. Group 3: Awareness Among Students - Many students are unaware of the illegal nature of these smuggling activities, despite having received various invitations to participate [6][8]. - Some students have encountered offers to borrow their identification for purchasing duty-free items, indicating a lack of understanding of the legal boundaries [10]. Group 4: Smuggling Tactics - Customs analysis has identified three main tactics used by criminals to recruit students for "proxy purchasing": 1. Recruitment through social media platforms with promises of "part-time" or "temporary work" [12]. 2. Offering travel incentives such as tickets and accommodation to entice students to purchase duty-free goods [12]. 3. Requests from peers within educational institutions to assist in purchasing duty-free items [12]. Group 5: Legal Consequences - Engaging in "proxy purchasing" can lead to significant legal repercussions, including administrative penalties and potential criminal charges for smuggling [12][14]. - Specific conditions under which participation in "proxy purchasing" constitutes a crime include smuggling goods with tax evasion exceeding 100,000 yuan or repeated offenses after prior penalties [14]. Group 6: Compliance Guidelines - To enjoy the benefits of the Hainan duty-free shopping policy legally, individuals are advised to safeguard their personal information and shopping quotas, ensuring that purchases are for personal use only [15][19]. - Customs authorities emphasize the importance of rejecting illegal job offers and being aware of the regulations surrounding duty-free shopping [17][19].