With the expansion of visa-free policies, along with improvements in payment systems, language services, and travel convenience, a growing number of international tourists are choosing to visit China—leading to increased overseas spending domestically.

At Beijing SKP, many international shoppers are now taking advantage of the refund-upon-purchase model. As one of the first stores in Beijing to introduce this benefit, the mall reported a 104% increase in tax-refund customers in 2024 compared to the previous year.

The policy makes shopping more appealing to foreign visitors, boosting both tourist satisfaction and retail growth in the capital.