A shopper's guide to Shenzhen's 'instant tax refund' service |
2025-07-08
China is expanding the coverage of instant tax refunds to improve the experiences of eligible visitors — both foreigners and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The policy, already piloted in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Sichuan, and Zhejiang, was extended nationwide April 8, 2025, building on a slew of recent efforts by China to boost global exchanges and mobility, such as easing its visa policies, enhancing pa