# ‘China travel’ fuels a ‘China shopping’ boom

https://mins.news/en/item/13835

- China News Service, 2026-08-05 07:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-05/detail-ihfhziqh0062020.shtml

> The growing global appeal of “China travel” is driving a surge in retail activity. Shanghai saw applications for departure tax refunds approach three times their previous level during the first half of 2026, according to CCTV News. The figures indicate that interest in visiting China is increasingly translating into shopping demand among international travelers. Retailers are benefiting as tourism and consumer spending become more closely linked.