Visa Policy Expansion - China has unilaterally expanded its visa-free policy to include Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 47 [1] - From June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, citizens of these countries can enter China for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, or transit for up to 30 days without a visa [1] Tax Refund Policy - The first month of the optimized departure tax refund policy saw a 116% year-on-year increase in the number of tax refund applications processed by tax authorities nationwide [2][5] - The number of tax refund stores increased significantly, with a 56% rise in sales at these stores, and the "immediate refund" service expanded nationwide, resulting in a 32-fold increase in processed applications and a 50-fold increase in sales compared to the previous year [5] Cultural and Tourism Exchange - The inaugural China-Kenya Cultural and Tourism Season has been launched, with activities planned until the end of 2025, including live broadcasts of animal migrations and various cultural events [6] - In 2024, the number of Chinese tourists to Kenya is expected to exceed 90,000, marking a 47.4% increase year-on-year, which is a historical high [6] Airline Operations - China Southern Airlines plans to resume its Guangzhou to Hong Kong route starting July 1, 2025, with daily flights operated by an A320 aircraft [7][10] - The flight distance between Guangzhou and Hong Kong is 135 kilometers, and currently, Cathay Pacific operates two daily flights on this route [10] Digital Museum Initiatives - The Palace Museum's Digital Hall has opened for group reservations, featuring the "Jumping Through Time - Horse Culture Digital Art Exhibition," which showcases over 500 high-definition cultural relic images related to horses [11][14] - This digital hall serves as a multifunctional space for exhibitions, research, and education, utilizing advanced technologies to bring cultural heritage to life [14] Heritage Recognition - The ancient irrigation project in Beijing's Mentougou District has been selected as a candidate for the World Irrigation Heritage list for 2025, highlighting its historical significance and current agricultural impact [15]