From Norway to Hainan: Harry Båtvik’s 8,000 km Aquaculture Adventure
Norwegian aquaculture expert Harry BĂĄtvik travels 8,000 km to Hainan to pioneer tropical fish breeding and sustainable aquaculture.
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Hainan Opens Up: Wanning as China’s New Global Gateway
Discover how Wanning in Hainan is transforming into China’s tropical gateway with island-wide special customs and urban renewal.
Hainan’s Customs Overhaul Sparks Talent and Innovation Race
With Hainan’s special customs operation now live, stakeholders highlight talent development, innovation ecosystems and policy execution as key to the island’s competitive edge.
Hainan’s Special Customs Zone Unlocks Chinese Mainland Market Access
Hainan Province’s island-wide special customs operations, introduced in mid-2025, establish a zero-tariff special economic zone drawing global firms into the Chinese mainland market.
Savor Danjia Heritage on Hainan’s Floating Tables
Discover the Danjia floating villages in Lingshui, Hainan, where 500-year-old sea nomad traditions meet sustainable tourism. Savor octopus rice bundles and authentic maritime heritage.
Expat Pizza Entrepreneur Thrives in Hainan
Jake Canning, an expat from near Leeds, shares how running a pizza shop in Hainan is straightforward. Learn how the tropical island’s open business environment is fueling foreign entrepreneurship.
Up at Dawn: Hainan’s Long March-12 Rocket Launch Experience
Travelers rose before dawn on December 12 to watch the Long March-12 launch from Qishui Bay in Hainan. Locals in Longlou found breakfast and markets in full swing—a morning like any other.
Hainan’s Island-Wide Customs Closure Ushers in New Era of Opening-Up
Hainan’s island-wide customs closure in the Free Trade Port is a high-level institutional innovation, streamlining trade, investment and mobility as the Chinese mainland deepens its opening-up.
Hainan’s Special Customs Operations Boost People-to-People Exchanges
On Dec. 18, 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port introduced special customs operations, granting visa-free entry for 85 countries and zero tariffs on 74% of products to enhance people-to-people exchanges.
Discover Sanya’s Hidden Gems: Two Local Walking Routes
Explore Sanya’s hidden gems on two walking routes—taste coconut eggs, discover street art, boutique finds, and authentic local vibes beyond the beaches.