CCTV News (News Network): As my country's departure tax refund services continue to be optimized, during the May Day holiday, foreign tourists' shopping experience continues to improve, and the inbound consumption potential is constantly released.
On Qianmen Street, Beijing, a fan-selling shop attracted many foreign tourists. The exquisite handmade fans have strong Chinese cultural elements, making Patricia from Portugal love her. According to the new policy, you can enjoy tax refund services in the store if you spend more than 200 yuan, which is equivalent to a 10% discount.
The reporter learned in the interview that after the country optimized the departure tax refund policy, the cash tax refund limit was raised from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, and the sales of many tax refund stores in Beijing generally increased significantly.
While the tax refund threshold is lowered, the tax refund service has been further optimized. At this "buy now and refund" centralized refund point in Chengdu, Sichuan, you can use e-wallets in 13 countries and regions directly, and taxes can be refunded to your account within a few minutes. Shenzhen first launched the "one-single-one-pack" convenience model for departure tax refunds in the country. A tax refund application form corresponds to a product sealed bag. When foreign passengers leave the country at the port, the customs check the integrity of the sealed bag and then verify and release it according to regulations, greatly shortening the waiting time.
Driven by favorable policies such as departure tax refunds, sales of tourism products in many places have increased significantly. During the May Day holiday, my country's inbound travel orders increased by more than 170% year-on-year, and the inbound consumption potential is constantly being released, which is injecting new vitality into the big market.
