Core Viewpoint - The opening of new city duty-free shops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen is revitalizing the duty-free industry, attracting significant customer traffic and offering a diverse range of products [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections New City Duty-Free Shops - Two city duty-free shops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen opened on August 26, 2024, and have been operational for over two weeks, experiencing good customer traffic, especially on weekends [3][4]. - The shops are established by China Duty Free Group in collaboration with local partners, marking the first city duty-free stores in these cities [4]. Product Offerings and Customer Engagement - The shops feature a variety of products, including electronics, beauty products, high-end liquor, and cultural items, with a notable interest in "Guochao" (national trend) products [7][8]. - Sales personnel reported that customers are particularly interested in comparing prices, with significant savings noted on products like Apple devices compared to prices in Taiwan [7]. Industry Performance and Trends - Despite the positive performance of the new shops, the overall duty-free industry faces challenges, including a decline in sales at other types of duty-free stores [9][10]. - Data from Haikou Customs indicates a decrease in duty-free shopping amounts in Hainan, with a 9.2% drop in the first half of 2025, although the decline is slowing [9]. - Companies like China Duty Free Group and Wangfujing reported revenue declines in their duty-free segments, with China Duty Free achieving approximately 28.2 billion yuan in revenue, down 9.96% year-on-year [9][10].