China will further promote the integrated development of its railway and tourism sectors and implement more measures to expand service consumption, according to a government document made public on Wednesday.
Beijing launched the country's first online departure tax refund store and introduced centralized refund services at selected hotels on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves to make tax refunds more convenient for overseas travelers and boost inbound consumption, the Beijing Municipal Tax Service said.
Tencent said on Wednesday it has connected its Tenpay Global cross border payment platform with PayPal World, allowing United States users visiting China to pay at tens of millions of merchants that accept WeChat Pay, in one of the biggest moves yet to bridge China's mobile payment ecosystem with overseas wallets.
The General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No 27 of 2026 on March 18, providing detailed guidance on implementing the regulations on the registration administration of overseas manufacturers of imported food.
A business environment roundtable forum on China's zero-tariff policy for African countries and coffee industry services was held at the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center in Shanghai.
China unveiled on Monday a new package of measures to make tax refunds easier for foreign visitors, as Beijing seeks to stimulate inbound consumption and support the recovery of international travel.
An international flight ticket is not just proof of travel, but it can also be used as a "discount card" for shopping in Beijing's Central Business District (CBD).
Beijing has launched "GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.