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Policy shift propels duty-free shopping in Hainan

China Duty Free Group opens its 7th Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival in Sanya on July 4. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Duty-free shopping in Hainan province has surged since a major policy overhaul in 2020, with sales hitting 195.8 billion yuan ($27.3 billion) over the past five years, customs data shows. The boom follows the province’s…

Volume of retail trade down by 0.7% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU

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Nearly 25% of EU households had at least 1 child in 2024

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Hi-tech manufacturers get 636b yuan tax breaks

China’s tax authorities delivered 636.1 billion yuan ($88 billion) in tax and fee cuts or rebates in the first five months to spur technology innovation and high‑end manufacturing, the State Taxation Administration said on Friday. The bulk of the relief – 415.8 billion yuan – went to advanced manufacturing, including extra VAT deductions for producers of equipment, digital…

Chinese Online Export Tsunami Floods the EU: Well, How Did We Get Here?

In 1981, the band Talking Heads released the uncanny track Once in a Lifetime, with a bewildered David Byrne famously asking, “Well… how did I get here?” Their hit took time to catch on, unlike platforms like TEMU, TikTok, AliExpress, and SHEIN, which exploded overnight to reach nearly €30 billion in exports to the EUAround…

Mainland financial players eye HK virtual asset chances

Chinese mainland brokerages with international operations are ramping up efforts to secure virtual asset trading licenses from Hong Kong’s securities regulator, with the aim of capitalizing on the city’s push to become a global innovation hub for digital assets and serving more international investors. Industry insiders told China Daily that this trend would enhance liquidity…

China’s first Legoland resort opens in Shanghai

Legoland Shanghai Resort, China’s first Legoland resort and the world’s largest at opening, officially opened to public on July 5 in Shanghai, featuring eight immersive themed areas with over 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions. Get ready to step into this brick-filled wonderland! Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor