Beijing wants overseas tourists to shop ‘til they drop
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On Saturday, government agencies responsible for tax, tourism, and commerce jointly announced an expansion of sales tax refunds for tourists.
Some context: Many countries allow tourists to reclaim the sales tax they paid on purchases made while traveling, since they are not permanent residents and t...