Visa-Free Boom: Hainan Free Port Sees 60% Jump in Visitors
One month after its special customs launch in December 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port welcomed over 70,000 foreign visitors—a 60% year-on-year surge driven by visa-free entry and new flights.
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Hainan Sees Record Surge in Green Power Trade in 2025
Hainan’s green electricity and certificate trades hit a record 14.727 billion kWh in 2025, marking a major boost for clean power on the island.
Hainan’s Sansha Welcomes First Sea Turtle Eggs of 2026 🐢
A female sea turtle nested on Ganquan Island on January 6, marking the first protected sea turtle eggs site of 2026 in the Xisha Islands.
Long March-8A Launches 18th Batch of Internet Satellites 🚀
On Jan. 13, the Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A lifted off from Hainan, deploying the 18th batch of low-orbit internet satellites into orbit.
Chinese mainland-Canada tourism and culture exchanges pick up pace in 2026
In 2026, new visa-free policies are driving a surge in cultural and tourism exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Canada, from 240-hour transit stays in major cities to 30-day visits in Hainan.
Changying Wonderland: Haikou’s Film-Fueled ‘Study + Play’ Park
Discover Changying Wonderland in Haikou: a AAAA-level film park where ‘study + play’ meets immersive zones like Silk Road Adventure and Magic Valley.
Yudai Beach: Hainan’s Romantic Guinness-Record Peninsula
Discover Yudai Beach in Boao, Hainan: an 8.5 km narrow sandy peninsula on China’s mainland, Guinness-recognized in 1999 as the world’s narrowest. A must-see nature wonder!
Hainan FTZ Airports Hit 50M Passengers in 2025
Hainan’s three major airports—Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix, and Qionghai Boao—have set a record in 2025, surpassing 50 million annual passengers at the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Healthy Reefs at Huangyan Dao: 38.8% Coral Coverage Uncovered
A new survey by the Chinese mainland reports a 38.8% average coverage of hermatypic corals at Huangyan Dao, showing the reef ecosystem in Hainan’s reserve is generally in good condition.
Hainan Launches Island-wide Customs Ops to Boost FTP Ambitions
In December 2025, Hainan rolled out island-wide special customs operations as part of its Free Trade Port plan, aiming to attract cutting-edge industries and boost trade and investment.