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Hainan International Designers Competition Turns Creative Ideas into Cultural Tourism Products
The awards ceremony for the 2026 Fifth Hainan International Designers Competition was held on the afternoon of October 16 at Changying Wonderland in Haikou. The gold awards in the competition’s two categories went to Island Holiday, a series of tourism products and IP derivatives, and Stagemon, AI Creative Performance Platform: An AI + XR Digital Tourism Experience Featuring Intangible Cultural Heritage Shadow Puppetry.
21:29,18-October-2026
Hainan Tariff-Free Processed Pearl Jewelry Shipments Reach ¥120M
Since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025, sales of locally processed gold and jewelry products to the Chinese mainland have grown rapidly. According to figures released by Haikou Customs on October 15, sales of finished pearl products worth a total of 120 million yuan had been made to buyers on the mainland under the value-added processing scheme by the end of September.
21:29,18-October-2026
A Meal Made with Love
The Wanning Community Canteen for Seniors serves up more than food — it brings companionship, comfort, and care to older people living alone.
21:29,18-October-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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Hainan Joins 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum as Featured Province

The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2026 got underway in Macao on October 15 and runs through October 17. Under the theme "Crisis · Resilience · Evolution — Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future", the event brings together leading figures from tourism and related industries worldwide to examine emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in the global tourism economy.

21:51,15-October-2026

16:50,15-October-2026JD.com Multi-Business Regional Hub Begins Construction in Haikou
16:50,15-October-2026Two Hainan Universities Make Their Debut in THE World University Rankings
16:49,15-October-2026Hainan launches 2026 call for high-quality online content
09:28,13-October-2026Hainan Tax-Refund Purchases Top CNY 30M in 100 Days
09:27,13-October-2026How Hainan's Rainforest Has Changed in Five Years?

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Hainan Joins 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum as Featured Province

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