FOCUS ON HAINAN

Hainan Inbound Tourism Gets Off to a Flying Start in 2026
Data from travel platforms showed that on January 1, inbound flight volumes for Haikou and Sanya increased by more than three and five times year-over-year, respectively, leading the nation in growth rate. These figures continue a positive growth trend in inbound tourism that has persisted throughout 2025.
22:49,07-January-2026
Travelers Explore Hainan via Direct SE Asia Flights
A group of nearly 100 travelers from Malaysia arrived in Sanya on January 6, marking a vibrant start to the Chinese island province’s inbound travel season. The visitors arrived on a direct flight from Cambodia and are now embarking on a six-day tour of Hainan.
22:50,07-January-2026
Meilan Airport Passenger Numbers Surge Past 26 Million in 2025
In 2025, Meilan Airport handled over 184,200 flights and more than 26.85 million passengers. Among them, the number of passengers to and from non-domestic locations crossed 1.52 million for the first time.
22:51,07-January-2026
A Conversation with Gen-Z Sailor Zhou Mingjing on Passion and Horizons
In this episode of Free Trade Port - Open Mic, let's meet Zhou Mingjing, a "post-00s" Hainan University student and avid sailor! As a national championship runner-up from a sailing family, she balances academics with waves, chasing dreams on the sea. Amid Hainan Free Trade Port's boom, she’s not just riding winds, she’s inspiring sailing to go mainstream. Dive into her story of passion, grit, and adventure!
18:32,04-January-2026
Is Hainan Really Meant to Replace Hong Kong? A Policy Proposition That Does Not Exist
Beijing intends for Hainan to replace Hong Kong. The argument sounds intuitive.
15:08,03-January-2026

WORLD

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CHINA

THE VOICE OF HAINAN

Sanya Sweet Potato Institute Welcomes Pakistani Agronomists

As part of an ongoing conversation on cooperation within the seed industry, 26 agronomists from the Sino-Pakistani "Thousand Talents Program" visited the Sweet Potato Science and Technology Institute in Sanya for field investigations, thematic discussions, and technical exchanges.

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