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.
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in June 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.
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, marking one of the most extensive integrations yet between China's mobile payment ecosystem and foreign digital wallets.
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.
Here are policies concerning expats and foreign enterprises in April 2026.
Here are policies concerning expats and foreign enterprises in March 2026.
Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels
