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Upgraded departure tax refund policy adds momentum to shopping in China
Jul 9, 2026
For an Indonesian tourist surnamed Hu, China's upgraded departure tax refund policy spared him the hassle of unpacking his luggage for physical goods verification, with the entire refund procedure only requiring a short stop at the airport service counter.
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Tax refund options for travelers expanded
Jun 8, 2026
China is moving to improve the shopping experience for foreign visitors to the country, with the nation's first online departure tax refund store launched in Beijing to optimize tax refund services and boost inbound consumption, experts said on Tuesday.
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Weixin Pay, PayPal tie up on payments
May 29, 2026
Tencent said on Wednesday that United States users of PayPal will be able to pay at tens of millions of Weixin Pay merchants across China by scanning QR codes.
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China makes tax refunds easier for foreign visitors
May 20, 2026
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.
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Zhejiang and Shanghai link in-store tax refund services
May 7, 2026
The Zhejiang Provincial Tax Service has become the first in China to recognize designated tax-refund agencies across provincial-level regions, working with the Shanghai Municipal Tax Service to integrate in-store tax-refund services for overseas travelers.
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Zhejiang makes travel easier for inbound visitors
May 6, 2026
Zhejiang is seeing inbound tourist arrivals grow at about 20 percent a year, as the province rolls out measures to improve access and services for overseas visitors.
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Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in March 2026
Apr 9, 2026
Here's policies concerning expats and foreign enterprises in March 2026.
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Policy interpretation: Online accommodation registration for foreigners staying outside hotels
Mar 24, 2026
Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels


