Imagine a tropical paradise turning into a global hotspot for trade… Hainan, the Chinese mainland's southern gem 🌴, is on track to become a high-standard Free Trade Port (FTP) that could reshape regional and world commerce.
During a recent work report in Sanya, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping emphasized that the Hainan FTP is a flagship policy of the CPC Central Committee to deepen reform and open up in the new era. He urged officials and stakeholders to study and implement the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and to work in close coordination, with proactive actions and sustained efforts, to hit every milestone for the Hainan FTP development.
Big date alert: On December 18 this year, the entire island will officially launch special customs operations — a landmark move that signals China’s unwavering drive for high-standard opening and the growth of an open world economy 🌐🛃.
For news enthusiasts, this means Hainan could soon rival global free-trade hubs. Professionals and entrepreneurs may spot fresh investment opportunities in sectors from tech to tourism. Students and academics, your research into open economies just got a tropical case study. And travelers, get ready for smoother customs and potentially new duty-free perks as you explore Hainan’s beaches and rainforests.
With sustainable efforts and a clear roadmap, Hainan’s Free Trade Port aims not just to open its gates, but to set a gold-standard benchmark. Stay tuned as this island paradise evolves into a cutting-edge trade gateway 🚀.
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Xi stresses high standards for building Hainan Free Trade Port
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