Core Insights - The central economic work conference has prioritized "expanding domestic demand" as the primary task for 2025, leading to the implementation of new policies to boost consumption in Shenzhen and Hong Kong [1] - The establishment of a comprehensive cross-border consumption service chain in the Futian area aims to enhance consumer experience and promote deep integration between Shenzhen and Hong Kong [1][4] Policy and Implementation - The Ministry of Commerce and other departments have issued a notice to optimize the departure tax refund policy, which is expected to stimulate inbound consumption [1][4] - Futian District has introduced 39 innovative measures to boost consumption, including the establishment of the first departure tax refund point at the Futian port [1][4] Tax Refund System - The newly established departure tax refund point has processed 2,299 transactions worth 23.11 million yuan, with a total tax refund amount of 2.87 million yuan in its first month of operation [4] - The tax refund business has shown a weekly increase, with peak daily transactions exceeding 150 during the summer [4] Service Enhancements - Futian has launched a "Four Ones" initiative to enhance service offerings, including a cultural guide and the development of a cross-border consumption theme route [5] - The introduction of an "immediate refund" service at COCO Park has significantly improved efficiency, reducing the traditional refund process from 3-7 days to minutes [6] Night Economy Development - Futian is focusing on enhancing the night economy by implementing a governance model that integrates technology and community engagement [8] - Nighttime dining orders have increased by 15%, and hotel occupancy rates have risen by nearly 20% [8] Future Plans - Futian aims to deepen the "tax refund service+" system and implement three major actions to enhance cross-border consumption, including improving tax refund terminals and establishing a rapid response mechanism for consumer disputes [9] - The district plans to create an international consumption corridor that integrates shopping, cultural experiences, and digital consumption [9]