Transparency
Sources and update policy
This page records how changing information is handled and lists the main official sources used for the first release.
Source hierarchy
- Official government, tax, aviation, transport and destination information for rules and policies
- Official operator or brand information for specific services and product policies
- Reputable reporting for trend context, clearly separated from official rules
- User questions and social content as research signals, not automatic factual evidence
Verification labels
- Verified in person: checked directly on location.
- Checked against an official or first-party source: compared with a current authority, operator or brand source.
- Reported but not independently confirmed: useful context from a clearly identified publication that has not been directly verified.
Update labels
A “checked” date means the page and its material sources were reviewed on that date. It does not mean that every store, price, schedule or policy will remain unchanged. Visitors should verify high-impact details again before payment or travel.
Core sources for the first release
| Source | Used for | Type | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Council: “China Haul” reflects growing appeal of shopping in China | Definition, trend context and product categories | Official reporting | 2 Nov 2026 |
| State Council: departure tax-refund services | Policy context and Shenzhen references | Official reporting | 2 Nov 2026 |
| CCTV/CGTN: China Haul trend highlights China’s global appeal | Shenzhen, Huaqiangbei and visitor-shopping context | Published reporting | 2 Nov 2026 |
| State Taxation Administration: upgraded tax-refund policy | Tax-refund background and policy-sensitive references | Primary official | 2 Nov 2026 |
Review schedule
- Policy-sensitive information is reviewed when authorities announce changes and on a risk-based schedule.
- City, price, store and opening-hour details are prioritized according to traffic and change risk.
- Evergreen definitions and planning methods are reviewed at least twice a year.
Corrections
Send corrections or broken-link reports to info@chinahaulguide.com. Include the page URL, the claim and a reliable supporting source.
Last updated: 2 November 2026.