China to open 41 new entry-port duty-free shops

Chinese authorities are set to open duty-free shops each at 41 listed ports of entry to the country, including airports, sea ports and land border crossings, aiming to facilitate tax-free shopping for inbound travelers.

Five government departments, including the Ministry of Finance, made the announcement on Wednesday.

They defined port-of-entry duty-free shops as stores located within the restricted zones of airports, sea ports or land border crossings. Spread across the country, these stores will only offer duty-free goods to inbound international passengers. Analysts say the move will boost consumption and promote the sustained growth of the duty-free retail sector.