Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping: "Traveling to China with an empty suitcase" has become a new trend.

On February 11, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the 2026 "Happy Shopping for the Spring Festival" special event, the situation of ensuring market supply during the Spring Festival, and answer questions from reporters. Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping stated that the sales of tax refund goods in 2025 increased by 95.9% year-on-year, and "bringing an empty suitcase to China" has become a new trend.