CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.

China National Service Corporation (CNSC), a subsidiary of Sinopharm, has launched its duty-free stores in collaboration with JD Worldwide in the form of mini-programs, the e-commerce giant said in a press release.

The two mini-programs, “CNSC Duty-Free Store” and “CNSC Member Store”, can be accessed by typing the names on JD’s app or scanning the QR codes with JD’s app or Tencent’s WeChat scanner, the company said.

The store allows visitors to Hainan to make purchases in the mini-programs 30 days before their departure from the island at the earliest, and can choose to pick up the goods at designated pick-up points or have them delivered by mail when they leave Hainan.

Moreover, consumers without Hainan departure record can place orders for goods in CNSC Member Store, the company said.

Last February, CNSC and a joint venture between JD and its French partner Lagardère Travel Retail entered into cooperation to leverage all sides’ advantageous resources and strengthen CNSC’s online and offline duty-free business and cross-border e-commerce.