The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said at a July 10 briefing it has stepped up
coordination with public security authorities, the State Administration for
Market Regulation and the Cyberspace Administration to strengthen case handling.
In 1H 2026, cases filed rose 49.3% YoY and cases involving forced shopping rose
86.9% YoY, measures the ministry said have increased deterrence against conduct
that harms tourists’ rights and market competition.