Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and four other departments have issued a notice to improve the duty-free shop policy starting from November 1, 2025, focusing on enhancing the shopping experience and expanding the range of products available in duty-free shops [1] Group 1: Policy Enhancements - The policy aims to optimize the management of domestic goods tax refund (exemption) policies, actively supporting the sale of domestic products in both port exit duty-free shops and city duty-free shops [1] - There will be an expansion of the categories of products available in duty-free shops, including more easily portable consumer goods [1] - The approval authority for duty-free shops will be relaxed, allowing local governments to tailor and optimize the layout of duty-free shops according to local conditions [1] - Measures for the convenience and regulation of duty-free shops will be improved, continuously enhancing the shopping experience for travelers [1] Group 2: Market Performance - In 2023, the number of inbound and outbound travelers at Beijing's two major airports has been steadily increasing, with duty-free shop sales reaching nearly 1.3 billion yuan from January to May, representing an 8% year-on-year growth and marking a five-year high [1]