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Hainan FTP Doubles Zero-Tariff Imports in Past 6 Months
June 10 marked five years since the Hainan Free Trade Port Law of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated. Since then, the legislation has established a robust legal and institutional framework that has enabled the smooth functioning of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), particularly following the launch of special customs operations in December 2025. Recent data indicate that the key policies of the FTP have produced concrete outcomes, further boosting the island’s openness and economic vibrancy.
18:24,12-June-2026
Two Major International Maritime Events Kick Off in Sanya, Hainan
The OCEANS 2026 Sanya and the Deep-Sea Science and Technology Industry Competition (Hainan Sanya) of the 5th WRSA (Western Returned Overseas Chinese) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition were both launched in South China’s Hainan Province recently, bringing together domestic and overseas experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry elites to engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as marine technology, the marine economy, and deep-sea industries.
16:37,09-June-2026
Wushu Taolu World Cup For International Visitors Explore Hainan along 6 Themed Routes
July 7–9: The 4th Wushu Taolu World Cup will be held in Haikou, Hainan. Spectators can attend the matches on July 7 and 8. As the world's most prestigious and influential event in this field, this top-tier tournament is expected to attract wushu fans and travelers worldwide.
17:56,12-June-2026
Hong Kong Media Influencers Experience the "Slow" and "Fast" Beats of the Hainan FTP
On the same day, the "Chasing Aerospace, Embracing Hainan Free Trade Port" 2026 Hong Kong Media Talents Exchange & Interview Event —which includes 15 Hong Kong media representatives, Legislative Council members, cultural tourism KOLs, and social media bloggers—traveled from the tranquility of Wanning's Xinglong Coffee Valley to the cutting-edge Wenchang Aerospace Supercomputing Center. The journey took them from the rich aroma of local coffee to the vast expanse of the cosmos, highlighting the diverse experiences Hainan has to offer.
18:26,11-June-2026
A Small Thai Shop Brings South Seas Culture to Hainan
Wu Shuzhen is a Thai woman descended from Overseas Hainanese forebears who migrated from Hainan to Thailand a century ago, making a living as carpenters and raising their children in a foreign land. A century after their epic journey, she has retraced their footsteps, returning to the Historic Qilou Brock in Haikou, Hainan, where she’s opened a Thai specialty store bringing the tropical-scented breezes of Southeast Asia to the Hainan Free Trade Port.
18:26,11-June-2026

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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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