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Hainan to Expand Duty-Free Stores for Local Residents
The approved list of zero-tariff imported goods now includes 202 product categories, covering food and beverages, personal care items, household products, and maternity and baby goods.
20:50,28-July-2026
Escape the Summer Heat with a Cool Hainan Rainforest Retreat
As waves of sweltering summer heat sweep across the land, the mountains and rainforests of central Hainan maintain a cool temperature of around 25 degrees Celcius year round. The dense, shady forests, deep valleys, and rushing waterfalls combine to create a ‘natural air conditioner’ in the secluded green havens that lie hidden in the island’s heart.
20:50,28-July-2026
Hainan Showcases at 2026 Thailand-China Cooperation Expo
On July 22, the 2026 Thailand-China Cooperation Expo (TCCE) opened at Challenger Hall in Bangkok's IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center. Attending the event is a trade and economic delegation from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hainan Provincial Committee, which is exhibiting at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) Pavilion. Their aim is to help Hainan businesses explore new opportunities in China-Thailand collaboration and expand into ASEAN markets.
20:50,28-July-2026

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Ronald Pua
Cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port and Malaysia has existing cultural compatibility and more strategic opportunities
John Gong
Half Year Report Card for Hainan
Dennis Nikolaev
How would the opening up of the Hainan economy be beneficial for me as a expat living in Hainan?
Tan Choon Hok
Hainan Free Trade Port to enjoy excellent development opportunities

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Regional Partners Discuss Sustainable Coastal Communities

The Regional NGO Cooperation Forum for Sustainable Coastal Community 2026 was held on July 27 in Haikou, Hainan, with a focus on boosting community engagement, enhancing local resource management, and developing climate-resilient livelihoods.

20:50,28-July-2026

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Hainan FTP Builds Global Smart Supply Chain Network

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Escape the Summer Heat with a Cool Hainan Rainforest Retreat

Hainan Launches 2026 International Tourism Promotion Ambassador Recruitment Drive – Join Us to Discover New Island Adventures

Hainan FTP's 1st Zero-Tariff Aircraft Lands in Haikou

Revving Up: How Hainan Became the Ultimate Powersport Playground

Rainforest adventure takes fun to the next level!

Welcome to Hainan's Wanning!

Sanya Summer Cycling Guide

Top 5 bays in Hainan And Why You Should Visit Them

Hainan is exploding as a popular inbound tourism hotspot

Sanyuesan Festival in Baoting: Food Feast

Sanyuesan Festival in Baoting: Splendid Views

Haikou Bay Yacht Cruise, the "Hainan Star", officially opens to the public

Check out colorful intangible cultural heritage with Melissa

Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway Travel Guide: Haikou Section

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So photogenic! Snap a picture @ Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park

Exploring Tanka Culture and Floating Villages in Hainan

Discover Hainan’s treasured Li and Miao culture as international content creators visit Betel Nut Valley!

Lazy summer days are what Boundary Island is made for!

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