More than 180,000 overseas visitors to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region used mobile payment services in the first half of 2026, up 45 percent year-on-year, local authorities announced Tuesday.
China has unveiled its first-ever national-level five-year plan specifically dedicated to expanding consumption, setting a target of 60 trillion yuan ($8.3 trillion) in total retail sales of consumer goods by 2030 as a major part of the push to rebalance the economy toward domestic demand-driven growth.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
China plans to refine its visa-free transit and entry programs while digitizing more of its border and immigration services, a senior police officer said Friday.
Beijing has launched a summer tourism guide, highlighting hundreds of activities across the capital during the school holiday to encourage residents and visitors to explore the city's cultural attractions, performances and outdoor destinations.
China on Monday released its first five-year plan dedicated exclusively to expanding consumption, marking a significant upgrade in the top-level design for buoying domestic consumption.
In a bid to further improve the city's shopping experience during the Shanghai Summer international consumption season, the Shanghai Pudong International Airport launched a slew of services, including fast tax refund, diversified payment options, and currency exchange, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd.
Tax refunds in East China's Shandong province just got faster and easier. With the upgraded instant tax refund service, eligible international visitors can receive their VAT refund on the spot — no more waiting until they get to the airport.
China's retail sales of consumer goods are expected to reach around 60 trillion yuan ($8.85 trillion) by 2030, with consumption playing a stronger role in driving economic growth, according to a five-year plan aimed at expanding domestic demand and boosting consumption.
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