Forty-one new duty-free shops will open at 41 ports of entry in China, including airports, seaports and land border crossings, according to a joint announcement by five government departments, aiming to boost spending by inbound travelers.

The announcement, issued by five government departments including the Ministry of Finance, also adjusted arrangements for duty-free shops whose operation contracts are about to expire or have already expired, as well as those whose host ports of entry have undergone changes in passenger transport functions.

Duty-free shops at ports of entry refer to shops located within the isolated areas of open airports, seaports or land border crossings that sell duty-free goods to inbound travelers in accordance with regulations.

This adjustment aims to further facilitate duty-free shopping for inbound travelers, fully leveraging the role of duty-free shops in supporting and boosting consumption, and promoting the healthy and orderly development of the duty-free retail business.