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Foreign tourists pick souvenirs at the Nanluoguxiang Lane, a popular tourist site in Beijing, on May 16, 2025. Photo: VCG It is reported that the departure tax refund policy has been upgraded again, and many netizens are envious that overseas tourists can come to China and enjoy a pleasant shopping spree. What benefits can the "upgraded" departure tax refund policy bring to overseas tourists? And what impact will it have on domestic consumers? This is a question posed by a reader on people.cn.

Jan 7, 2025 | globaltimes.cn | Qi Xijia

Workers are busy on the lithium battery production line at a new-energy company in Yongzhou, Central China's Hunan Province on December 30, 2024, as they strive to boost production at the end of the year. In the first ten months of 2024, China's total lithium battery production reached 890 GWh, marking a 16 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data.

Jan 3, 2025 | globaltimes.cn | Qi Xijia

A worker inspects the operation of robotic arms in a factory in Jiangdu district, Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province on October 9, 2024. In recent years, Jiangdu has ramped up efforts in promoting high-end manufacturing with new technologies to facilitate the cultivation of new quality productive forces in the region.

Dec 11, 2024 | globaltimes.cn | Qi Xijia

A worker arranges goods at a warehouse of an e-commerce platform at Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province. Online retailers have been working day and night to prepare for the upcoming Double 12 shopping festival. Photo: CNSphoto As the annual Double 12 shopping event unveils, some major Chinese e-commerce platforms are preparing a range of promotional activities that integrate with the nation's trade-in programs, which are expected to stimulate consumer spending.

Dec 2, 2024 | globaltimes.cn | Qi Xijia

PMI Photo:VCGThe Caixin China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 51.5 in November, up 1.2 points from the previous month, marking the second straight month of manufacturing expansion and the highest level since July, according to data released on Monday. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in manufacturing activity, while a number below that reflects a contraction.