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2026-07-13 17:16:11
[State Council: Steadily Expand the Scope of Visa-Free Countries and Continuously Optimize Transit Visa-Free Policies] The State Council approved the "15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption," which mentions expanding inbound consumption. The plan includes optimizing the inbound consumption environment and building the "Shop in China" brand. It also calls for steadily expanding the scope of visa-free countries and continuously optimizing transit visa-free policies. Further increasing international air routes, with a focus on increasing the number of direct international flights to Europe, the United States, and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. The plan also aims to improve the international service level of public places, optimize the inbound consumption payment environment, and facilitate inbound tourists' access to fast customs clearance, accommodation registration, transportation, telecommunications services, and attraction reservations. Furthermore, it seeks to optimize measures to facilitate tax refunds for departing tourists, increase the number of tax refund shops, and actively promote "buy now, get refund now" services. It encourages more domestic products to be sold in port duty-free shops and downtown duty-free shops. Finally, it aims to create highly recognizable and attractive consumer brands, cultural landmarks, and experiential activities. Finally, it aims to cultivate international markets in education, healthcare, and conventions.
