China is launching a nationwide "customer service upgrade" designed to turn the country into one of the world's easiest places for international travelers to navigate, shop and spend.
China's government-backed consumer goods trade-in programs benefited over 60.93 million purchases in the first quarter of 2026, boosting sales of 433.17 billion yuan (about $62.84 billion), commerce ministry data showed Friday.
The Commerce Bureau of Nanshan District in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in collaboration with WeChat Pay HK, launched the 2026 Nanshan Inbound Consumption Voucher Campaign on March 24.
China's National Immigration Administration on Friday launched a pilot online accommodation registration service for foreigners staying in non-hotel lodgings, aiming to make life in China more convenient for overseas visitors and residents.
China has unveiled a comprehensive policy package aimed at promoting travel service exports and expanding inbound consumption, according to a document released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
Chinese authorities have issued guidelines on enhancing the convenience of digital services for the entry of foreigners and people from outside the Chinese mainland, including measures to improve basic digital services and digital payment systems.
On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched "China Bound", an English-language smart-tourism service platform designed for international tourists. This platform aims to provide overseas travelers with a comprehensive, one-stop service, covering everything from "travel inspiration" to "creating personalized itineraries, enjoying intelligent Q&A, convenient ticket booking, and sharing travel stories".
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