City commerce officials announced recently that in January and February 1.8 times the number of new foreign enterprises registered as they did over the same period last year.
A total of $1.5 billion contracted foreign investment was made double the figure of the previous year. The total of available foreign investment was $530 million, up 6.9 percent.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
