China to open more tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism and consumption

This photo shows a tax-free shop in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality. - Xinhua

BEIJING: China plans to have around 10,000 tax refund stores across the country by the end of 2025, which is almost three times the number of existing stores currently.

This is in line with the country’s efforts to boost inbound tourism and consumption, said a senior official.