Expert Talks Ep. 4: The Future of the FTP's Digital Economy

By / HICN / Updated:21:35,11-September-2025

New sectors of the digital economy, such as "inbound data processing," "overseas game publishing," and "the computing power economy," have begun garnering global attention in recent years. With Hainan FTP special customs operations set to launch on December 18, 2025, what new developments and opportunities can we expect to see in the digital economy space in Hainan? Watch episode four of FTP Expert Talks, coming on September 12, to find out. In this installment, we talk with Dr. Xiaodong LEE, vice president of the Internet Society of China and founder and CEO of the Fuxi Institution.

In his view, Hainan has significant advantages when it comes to developing the Digital economy on the island. He believes it is essential to explore the concept of "Digital Convergence in Hainan," using digital means to gather various factors, bring together talent, capital, and technology, and empower Hainan's development with global data resources. He also suggested that Hainan explore an "e-Resident" scheme aimed at innovating the development of the island's digital economy, attracting young people to Hainan to start businesses, and transforming the island into a "nebula" for new digital youth.

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