China is moving to make shopping easier and more convenient for overseas travelers, as the country further optimizes its departure tax refund measures.

The Ministry of Commerce and other authorities have issued a notice on further optimizing departure tax refund measures and expanding inbound consumption. The new policy package includes measures such as wider coverage of tax refund stores, random inspections for small-value  refund applications, paperless processing and improved refund-upon-purchase services.

Download: GuidetoshoppinginChina.pdf