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Philadelphia Orchestra to Open China Residency in Haikou
The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to Hainan this November, two years after its first visit in 2024. Haikou will open the orchestra's 2026 China residency, with concerts set for 8 p.m. on November 11 and 12 at the Grand Theater in Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center.
16:54,16-October-2026
Foreign Investors Shift Focus to Doing Business in Hainan
Nicholas Lee, a Malaysian Chinese entrepreneur, founded Sealink Global Consulting (Haikou) Co. Ltd. In 2024, his team began operating in Hainan, offering market connections and business setup services to Chinese companies expanding into Southeast Asia and foreign businesses entering Hainan.
16:54,16-October-2026
Dialogue, Not Arbitration: Filipino Scholars Call for Cooperation in the South China Sea
Filipino scholars share their perspectives on the South China Sea arbitration ruling, emphasizing that dialogue, political cooperation and mutual trust are essential to preventing tensions and maintaining stable China-Philippines relations.
16:54,16-October-2026

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Cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port and Malaysia has existing cultural compatibility and more strategic opportunities
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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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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

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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

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Check out colorful intangible cultural heritage with Melissa

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