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China: Inbound travel goes hand in hand with shopping in China

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【Voice_over】 Visa-free travel policies and easy shopping experiences have become key drivers of China's tourism industry. Data from online travel platforms shows that, inbound travel to places like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu has increased by over 90 percent. Many of those travelers are bringing back souvenirs with easy to access tax refunds. One-click refund services are being rolled out nationwide that allow refunds upon purchase, rather than upon departure at the airport, putting money back into shoppers' pockets before they even leave the store. 【Sound_bite】 Malaysian tourist: "Before, you need to go to the airport, but now we can just straight away do in the mall. I'm enjoying that shopping here. So, I still continue to get my item, my shopping." 【Voice_over】 Tourism experts say comprehensive measures covering payments, visas, and more have been stimulating the tourism market's vitality. 【Sound_bite】 Dai Bin, president, China Tourism Academy: "About one-third of the budget of international tourists is spent on shopping. Today, electronic products have emerged as popular choices among inbound tourist shoppers." [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]

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