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Overseas investment regulation acclaimed
June 2, 2026
On June 1, a new regulation on outbound investment was unveiled by the State Council, China's Cabinet, which will take effect on July 1.
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China makes tax refunds easier for foreign visitors
May 20, 2026
The measures upgrade an earlier policy released in 2025 and are designed to make the process "more convenient, faster and easier" for foreign shoppers, according to an official notice.
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Xiamen BRICS Industrial Comprehensive Service Hub kicks off trial operations
May 14, 2026
The service hub, based in Xiamen, integrates government, market, professional institutions, and overseas resources to support enterprises throughout their outbound process.
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Xiamen pioneers national pilot zone for trade in services innovation
April 29, 2026
Xiamen became the only city in Fujian province selected for developing the National Pilot Zone for Innovative Development of Trade in Services.
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China issues guidelines to improve capacity, quality of service sector
April 24, 2026
China has issued a new set of guidelines aimed at expanding capacity and upgrading the quality of the service sector.
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Fujian and Guangdong cooperate to enhance instant tax refund services
April 16, 2026
April marked the first anniversary of the full implementation of the "instant tax refund upon purchase" service for overseas tourists' departure tax rebates.
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Xiamen rolls out service sector pilot program featuring 111 tasks
April 1, 2026
Xiamen has rolled out the implementation plan for the comprehensive pilot program on expanding the opening-up of its service sector.
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China to expand cross-customs returns for e-commerce exports
March 19, 2026
A cross-customs return model for exported retail goods will be rolled out nationwide at all customs starting April 1 to further facilitate cross-border e-commerce exports.
Why Xiamen
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Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.