Easier tax refund boosts inbound consumption in China

China has made it easier for overseas tourists to shop by expanding instant tax refunds nationwide, lowering the minimum spend to 200 yuan (US$27.41), and raising the cash refund cap to 20,000 yuan, officials announced at a Sunday press conference.

April 28, 2025

China refines departure tax refund policy to encourage inbound consumption

​In a fresh move to boost inbound spending, China unveiled a new set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to improve the shopping experience of overseas travelers.

April 28, 2025

Tax refund policy refined to spur inbound spending

China has introduced a new policy that enables foreign visitors to claim departure tax refunds for purchases as low as 200 yuan ($27) per day at the same store, significantly reducing the previous threshold of 500 yuan.

April 28, 2025