Expert: Foreign visitors shopping in China, with empty suitcases in and full luggage out

Jiang Zhao, associate researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said during an exclusive interview with #ChinaPerspectives that the shopping in China trend among foreign visitors stems from the country's optimized visa-free policies. Meanwhile, the upgraded Chinese manufacturing capabilities have shifted foreigners' purchasing preferences toward high-value-added products like drones and smart wearables. Additionally, immersive consumption models, such as intangible cultural heritage tours, have spurred new consumer demand.