At a State Council Information Office briefing on the morning of the 22nd, officials said China is now a major trading partner for over 160 countries and regions and that import sources, product categories and quality have broadened and improved. As part of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan and accelerating customs modernization to support services-trade development, customs will simplify tax-refund procedures for foreign visitors departing China: from July 1 refund claims under 10,000 yuan w

At a State Council Information Office briefing on the morning of the 22nd, officials said China is now a major trading partner for over 160 countries and regions and that import sources, product categories and quality have broadened and improved. As part of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan and accelerating customs modernization to support services-trade development, customs will simplify tax-refund procedures for foreign visitors departing China: from July 1 refund claims under 10,000 yuan will move to a spot-check sampling regime and refunds will be processed fully paperlessly. Authorities said further supervisory optimizations will follow to enhance inbound consumption and promote the "Shop in China" brand.