FOCUS ON HAINAN

Hainanese Diaspora to Meet in Penang to Renew Ties of Kinship
The 18th Congress of World Federation of Hainanese Associations will be held from November 14 to 16 at the Penang International Convention Centre in Malaysia. So far, more than 2,000 of Hainanese descent from around the globe have registered to attend. The inaugural World Federation of Hainanese Associations Congress was initiated and organized by the Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan (Hainan Association of Singapore) in 1989. Over the past 36 years, 17 sessions have been held, making it a vital platform for the global Hainanese diaspora to foster kinship, discuss development, and explore cooperatio
21:30,04-November-2025
Hainan Aims to Make a Strong Impression at 8th CIIE
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to commence in Shanghai on November 5, with Hainan poised to make a strong presence during the six-day event. Among the island province's arrangements for the CIIE is the Hainan Pavilion, which will host an exhibition and a range of cultural exchange activities. The pavilion, spanning a whopping 360 square meters, is situated in the city's "Meeting Lounge" exhibition area and aims to become a highlight of the Expo. Featuring dedicated exhibition zones for policies and cultural artefacts, it will showcase the history of Hainan's cultu
21:23,04-November-2025
Hainan Exports First Batch of "Zero-Tariff" Coffee to Australia
On November 1, a batch of coffee beans was loaded onto a ship bound for Australia at Hainan's Yangpu Port, marking the successful completion of a transaction that highlights the benefits of the Hainan Free Trade Port's "zero-tariff" policies. It was the first shipment of coffee products executed under the Hainan FTP's "zero-tariff" policy for raw and auxiliary materials utilizing the "both ends abroad" model, whereby enterprises temporarily import materials for processing in the FTP and the resulting products are subsequently exported.
21:57,03-November-2025
Hainan Launches Policy Intro & Enquiry Seminars for Enterprises
The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) held the first of its newly launched policy introduction & enquiry seminars on October 28. The inaugural session laid out the aims of the seminar series, introduced the current progress of preparations for island-wide special customs operations, and provided detailed breakdowns of key policies that matter to enterprises in Hainan.
11:07,03-November-2025
Fifteen Projects from Haikou National High-tech Zone Signed at Major Industrial Transfer and Development Event
On October 17, the 2025 China Industrial Transfer and Development Matchmaking Activities (Hainan) kicked off in Haikou. As an important platform for the industrial development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the Haikou National High-tech Zone signed 15 projects at the main venue and sub-venues, with a total contract value of 2.513 billion yuan. These projects will inject new momentum into strengthening and extending the zone’s key industrial chains, driving high-quality regional economic development.
11:07,03-November-2025

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THE VOICE OF HAINAN

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What should young people do in the face of the many uncertainties that the epidemic has brought to the world? What kind of commitment and responsibility do they show in their common struggle to fight the epidemic? What touching stories have they to share? What are their visions for a post-pandemic world? What efforts are they making? Check out the series "Boao Moment: Voices of the Global Youth" to learn the answers to these questions from young people from around the globe.

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