Core Insights - Shenzhen has become a leading city in China for tax refund services, with domestic brands like DJI and Huawei accounting for 38.8% of tax refund applications from inbound travelers from January to August this year [1][2] - The sales volume of tax refund goods reached 740 million yuan, marking a 1.89 times increase, with the number of tax refund applications growing by 6.95 times to 21,416 [2] Tax Refund Innovations - Shenzhen has introduced a new "one order, one package, one code" model for tax refunds, covering 1,640 tax refund stores citywide, which allows for a seamless shopping and tax refund experience for travelers [3][4] - This model enhances efficiency by enabling customs to verify sealed packages without opening them, significantly reducing wait times for travelers at exit points [3] Expansion of Tax Refund Services - The number of tax refund stores in Shenzhen has increased to 1,640, with 12 "immediate refund" shopping districts established, leading the nation in both metrics [4] - New tax refund points have been added at various exit ports, bringing the total to six, and the city has launched the first overseas electronic wallet tax refund service in China [4] Future Plans - Shenzhen plans to further enhance the convenience of inbound consumption by improving tax refund services, expanding refund store networks, and optimizing the structure of refund goods to include more local quality products [5] - The city received 129.62 million inbound tourists in the first half of the year, a 24% year-on-year increase, positioning it as the top city in China for inbound tourist numbers [5]