Shanghai Shopping Festival holds special event in Anhui province

A special event for the 2025 Shanghai Shopping Festival was held on May 11 at the Yintai in77 shopping mall in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province.

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.

International visitors flock to Shanghai over May Day break

The metropolis alone handled nearly 600,000 international air passengers, as major airports saw steady increases in arrivals.

Shanghai Shopping Festival shows latest in consumer trends

The 2025 Shanghai Shopping Festival, now being held for the sixth time, is showcasing the latest trends in China's consumer market.

Shanghai witnesses surge in consumption during May Day holiday

Shanghai experienced a significant boost in consumption during the May Day holiday, with a total expenditure of 59.46 billion yuan ($8.24 billion) recorded both online and at physical stores.

Shanghai launches 15-day online shopping festival

Shanghai kicked off an online shopping festival on April 28 — a 15-day celebration aimed at stimulating high-quality consumer spending through a blend of online and on-site retail, great shopping experiences and digital innovation.

Foreign tourists eligible for tax refund on 200 yuan purchases

China unveiled a slew of measures to optimize its departure tax refund policy, allowing overseas travelers to apply for a refund if they spend 200 yuan at the same store on the same day.

Shanghai unveils shopping festival full of exciting new events

Expect fresh, first-time events that will galvanize the city's retail scene!

Foreign tourists to enjoy instant tax refund in China

China has updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model.

Luxury deals, travel perks plus as 'Branding Spring' starts

A major shopping carnival "Branding Spring" kicked off on April 11 at Zhangyuan — a historical and cultural block in Shanghai's Jing'an district.