Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Bank of China is enhancing its tax refund services for international travelers by launching the "Easy Tax Refund" system and implementing an inter-regional recognition mechanism for tax refunds [2][3] - The "Easy Tax Refund" system aims to improve the convenience and experience of foreign travelers in China, offering a comprehensive suite of financial services including currency exchange and payment solutions [2] - Since obtaining the tax refund agency qualification in 2015, Bank of China has expanded its services to 16 provinces and cities, capturing nearly 50% of the market share in the regions where it operates [2] Group 2 - The new inter-regional recognition mechanism signifies three major upgrades: enhanced connectivity across regions, smoother processes by eliminating data silos, and improved customer experience [2] - Bank of China is actively promoting the "immediate purchase and refund" service in major cities and has introduced features like centralized refund points and real-time refund credits to Alipay [3] - The launch of the "Easy Tax Refund" system symbolizes the message of "Shopping in China, Easy Tax Refund," aiming to boost consumer potential and support the development of international consumption centers in China [3]

中国经济网北京9月13日讯（记者 魏金金）今年以来，"China Travel（中国游）"继续火爆出圈，越来越 多外国旅客来到中国，入境旅游市场持续升温，各大商圈与旅游景点重现外国游客络绎不绝的景象。 据悉，自2015年首家获得离境退税代理资格并落地全国首笔业务以来，中国银行深耕退税商户拓展、退 税政策宣传、退税人士服务等重点工作，代理北京、上海、四川等16个省市的离境退税业务，在已开办 离境退税业务省市中占比近五成。 在落地京津、川陕异地互认的基础上，中国银行今年形成了体系化离境退税即买即退异地互认方案，同 时积极响应商务部"购在中国"系列活动，加快离境退税服务创新步伐，助力释放消费潜能。 在此背景下，提升境外旅客的消费体验与购物意愿，成为将"流量"转化为"销量"的关键。9月12日，中 国银行（601988）在服贸会现场举办离境退税"即买即退"异地互认发布活动，宣布将在其代理离境退税 业务的区域内率先试点，支持境外旅客办理即买即退业务后从其他口岸出境，并推出离境退税整体服务 体系"税易达"（Easy Tax Refund）。 ...