The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said at a July 10 briefing it has stepped up coordination with public security authorities, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Cyberspace Administration to strengthen case handling. In 1H 2026, cases filed rose 49.3% YoY and cases involving forced shopping rose 86.9% YoY, measures the ministry said have increased deterrence against conduct that harms tourists’ rights and market competition.(金十数据)