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flag Xinjiang's tourism tax refunds for foreign visitors surged 26-fold in 2025 due to streamlined policies and improved services.

flag Xinjiang’s tourism sector saw a 26-fold surge in tax refunds for overseas visitors at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport from January to October 2025, totaling over 8 million yuan ($1.13 million), as part of a nationwide policy overhaul that lowered purchase thresholds and streamlined refund procedures. flag Inbound tourism rose 6.06% year-on-year, with 2.12 million foreign visitors recorded, aided by multilingual signage, faster processing—some refunds completed in two minutes—and expanded eligibility to 12 product categories including luxury goods, textiles, and local foods. flag Officials plan further improvements to services and product variety to boost international tourism and economic growth.

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