City expands tax refund network, covering 1,000+ stores Tax refund

International shoppers can now process cash refunds at the service counter on the first floor of The Central shopping mall in Shanghai's Huangpu district.

New self-service tax refund machine debuts at Plaza 66 Tax refund

Shanghai's Jing'an district has introduced a new self-service tax refund machine at the Plaza 66 shopping mall.

Shanghai rolls out 'Tap for Tax Refund' service for global tourists

Shanghai, in collaboration with Alipay and Bank of China, has upgraded its departure tax refund service, enabling global tourists to instantly claim tax refunds using Alipay's innovative "Alipay Tap" feature.

Xuhui sees tax refund surge as new policy takes effect

Shanghai's Xuhui district has seen a sharp rise in its tax refund, thanks to a new national policy aimed at boosting inbound consumer spending.

Shanghai records big jump in departure tax refund

Shanghai experienced an 86 percent increase in total sales from this channel, with the refunded amount jumping 77 percent year-on-year, surpassing all other locations in the country.

A guide to the departure tax refund for overseas visitors

Overseas visitors can be refunded value-added tax (VAT) for the tax-refundable goods they purchase at tax-free stores when they leave China from ports of departure.

Easier entry, bigger spending: Pudong attracts global shoppers

China's growing list of visa-free transit policies is making it easier than ever for international tourists to visit Shanghai — and many of them are choosing Pudong New Area, not just for sightseeing, but also for shopping.

Time-honored brands beckon tourists with new tax refund policy

The shopping mecca of Shanghai saw a sharp increase in overseas tourist spending during the May Day holiday on May 1-5.

New tax refund service counter opens at Zhangyuan

A new tax refund service counter was recently opened in the western area of Zhangyuan, the popular historical and cultural block in Shanghai's Jing'an district.

China refines departure tax refund policy to encourage inbound consumption

China unveiled a set of measures on April 27 to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to meet overseas tourists' needs better and expand inbound consumption.