China has introduced a new policy that enables foreign visitors to claim departure tax refunds for purchases as low as 200 yuan ($27) per day at the same store, significantly reducing the previous threshold of 500 yuan.

Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in March 2025

China's State Council executive meeting on Feb 10 approved an action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025.

Beijing decided to give visa-free treatment to another nine countries to further encourage cross-border travel.

Foreign travelers can pay in cash or by bus cards or the Alipay APP to take the bus.

Foreign citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with China and hold ordinary passports can enter 10 cities in Guangdong province from Hong Kong and Macao without a visa and stay for 144 hours.