【中文版】

境外退税是指在中国境内购买境外商品，在符合相关政策的情况下，可以申请退税的一种服务。那么，为什么要进行境外退税呢？

首先，境外退税可以减轻消费者的税收负担。在购买境外商品时，需要缴纳相应的进口税、消费税等税费，这些税费一般较高，可能会增加消费者的购买成本。而如果符合相关政策条件，可以通过境外退税申请退税，从而减轻消费者的税收负担。

其次，境外退税可以促进境外消费和旅游。由于境外商品在进口时需要缴纳高额的税费，因此很多消费者可能会选择在国内购买类似的商品，从而减少境外消费和旅游的次数。而如果提供境外退税服务，可以降低消费者购买境外商品的成本，从而促进境外消费和旅游的发展。

此外，境外退税还可以促进国际贸易和合作。通过境外退税，可以增加境外消费者对进口商品的需求，从而促进国际贸易和合作的发展。同时，也可以提高中国旅游和消费市场的吸引力，吸引更多的境外消费者来中国旅游和消费。

总之，境外退税是一种有利于消费者、促进境外消费和旅游、促进国际贸易和合作的服务。随着中国经济的不断发展，相信境外退税也会越来越受到消费者的欢迎和认可。

【英文版】

Offshore tax refund refers to a service that allows Chinese citizens to apply for a refund of taxes when purchasing overseas products that meet the relevant policies. So, why do we need an offshore tax refund?

Firstly, an offshore tax refund can reduce consumers' tax burden. When purchasing overseas products, they need to pay corresponding import taxes, consumption taxes, and other fees, which can be quite high and increase consumers' purchase costs. If the relevant policies are met, consumers can apply for an offshore tax refund through which they can reduce their tax burden.

Secondly, an offshore tax refund can promote overseas consumption and tourism. Due to the high taxes on imported goods, many Chinese consumers may choose to buy similar products domestically, which reduces the number of overseas consumption and tourism trips. By offering an offshore tax refund service, the cost of purchasing overseas products can be reduced for consumers, thereby promoting overseas consumption and tourism.

In addition, an offshore tax refund can also promote international trade and cooperation. Through an offshore tax refund, the demand for imported goods can be increased among overseas consumers, thereby promoting the development of international trade and cooperation. At the same time, it can also enhance the attractiveness of China's tourism and consumer market to attract more overseas consumers to come to China for tourism and consumption.

In summary, an offshore tax refund is a service that benefits consumers, promotes overseas consumption and tourism, and facilitates international trade and cooperation. With the continuous development of the Chinese economy, it is believed that the offshore tax refund will also be increasingly welcomed and recognized by consumers.