THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18,2025.One month in,a reporting team from China International Communications Group(CICG)conducted an exclusive int...THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18,2025.One month in,a reporting team from China International Communications Group(CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei,secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress.展开更多
Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 Dec...Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 December 2025,Hainan officially launched island-wide special customs operations,commonly referred to as“customs closure.”From that date,goods entering or leaving the island,except those traded with the Chinese mainland,are subject to simplified customs procedures and potentially reduced or zero tariffs.展开更多
Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a...Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a British citizen operating a translation company in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province in south China,witnessed surging orders as special customs operations got underway in the island province on December 18.展开更多
On December 18,2025, Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTP) officially began islandwide special customs operations.Although only two months have passed since this landmark step, the shift is already visible everywhere—f...On December 18,2025, Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTP) officially began islandwide special customs operations.Although only two months have passed since this landmark step, the shift is already visible everywhere—from the bustling flow of international passengers at Haikou Meilan International Airport to the steady stream of cargo vessels calling at Yangpu Port, and even in the sustained attention investors are paying to “Hainan-related” stocks.Together, these signals point to one clear conclusion:China’s largest special economic zone has entered a new phase of development.展开更多
Over the past months,a southern Chinese harbor serving as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world has come into the spotlight after the launching of special customs operations on Hainan Island.LOCATED on the nor...Over the past months,a southern Chinese harbor serving as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world has come into the spotlight after the launching of special customs operations on Hainan Island.LOCATED on the northwest tip of HainanIsland,the Yangpu Port is a scene ofbustling activity with towering gantrycranes busily loading containers on andoff large cargo vessels.Port orders here have surgedas a result of a slew of special customs policiesthat went into force last December.展开更多
The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is a key step for China to advance high-standard opening-up and seize a more active role in economic globalization. After early trials, a policy framework has taken shape, and islandwi...The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is a key step for China to advance high-standard opening-up and seize a more active role in economic globalization. After early trials, a policy framework has taken shape, and islandwide special customs operations mark a shift from design to full implementation.As of January 18, island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP had been in place for a month. The first month ran smoothly, with more efficient flow of goods, people, and capital.This reflects China’s institutional opening-up and, amid slowing global growth, has injected fresh vitality into the regional and global economy.展开更多
A deep-water harbour in Hainan has emerged as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world Located on the northwest tip of Hainan Island,Yangpu Port is bustling with activity,with towering gantry cranes frantically l...A deep-water harbour in Hainan has emerged as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world Located on the northwest tip of Hainan Island,Yangpu Port is bustling with activity,with towering gantry cranes frantically loading containers on and off large cargo vessels.Cargo volumes here have surged as a result of a slew of special customs policies that went into force in December 2025.展开更多
China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP.China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),the world’s largest FTP by area,on December 18,2025,allowin...China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP.China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),the world’s largest FTP by area,on December 18,2025,allowing freer entry of overseas goods,expanding zerotariff coverage,and introducing more business-friendly measures.展开更多
The Hainan Free Trade Port’s implementation of special customs operations marks a significant stride in China’s institutional opening-up,spurring global trade and investment flows.THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)repr...The Hainan Free Trade Port’s implementation of special customs operations marks a significant stride in China’s institutional opening-up,spurring global trade and investment flows.THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)represents a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of high-standard opening-up and greater engagement in economic globalization.展开更多
Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fas...Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fascinated us most during our research journey across the continent.展开更多
When China announced that it would “seal customs operations” in Hainan,the phrase travelled poorly beyond its borders. To many foreign readers, the term sounds defensive, even restrictive—as if an island were being...When China announced that it would “seal customs operations” in Hainan,the phrase travelled poorly beyond its borders. To many foreign readers, the term sounds defensive, even restrictive—as if an island were being closed off at a time when the global economy urgently needs openness.From Southeast Asia, however, the policy looks less like retreat and more like revelation.It shines light on how China’s understanding of openness has evolved—shaped not by slogans, but by the trade frictions of recent years. What is unfolding in Hainan is not an attempt to close an island, but an effort to define,with unusual precision, where openness begins and how it is sustained.展开更多
As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline i...As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.展开更多
For ordinary tourists, simpler entry and exit procedures and a broader range of duty-free goods in Hainan create a better travel and shopping experience.For China’s earnest endeavor to deepen reform and opening-up, i...For ordinary tourists, simpler entry and exit procedures and a broader range of duty-free goods in Hainan create a better travel and shopping experience.For China’s earnest endeavor to deepen reform and opening-up, implementation of the special customs operations policy in Hainan represents a significant step forward. For businesses in Malaysia and other ASEAN member states, especially export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Hainan serves as a“transit hub” for accessing the Chinese market and even other Asian markets.展开更多
At Yangpu Port on the northwestern tip of Hainan Island,towering quay cranes are lined in neat rows, hoisting containers on and off cargo vessels in constant motion.“Today, half of the international ships we pilot ar...At Yangpu Port on the northwestern tip of Hainan Island,towering quay cranes are lined in neat rows, hoisting containers on and off cargo vessels in constant motion.“Today, half of the international ships we pilot are ultra-large vessels over 200meters in length,” said Lin Hongpin,head of the Yangpu branch of Hainan Provincial Ship Pilot Station. Since the launch of the island-wide special customs operations, port throughput has continued to climb, with pilotage services for such large ships rising by nearly 20 percent year on year.展开更多
With the gradual implementation of a series of institutional arrangements, H ainan is becoming a new hot spot for global investment and an ideal destination for starting businesses and developing industry. While attra...With the gradual implementation of a series of institutional arrangements, H ainan is becoming a new hot spot for global investment and an ideal destination for starting businesses and developing industry. While attracting foreign investment projects, it is also creating more favorable conditions for local enterprises to expand into international markets.展开更多
At 11:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, floodlights illuminated the launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site in Wenchang,south China’s Hainan Province. A Long March-8A (CZ-8A) carrier rocket lifted off with a...At 11:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, floodlights illuminated the launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site in Wenchang,south China’s Hainan Province. A Long March-8A (CZ-8A) carrier rocket lifted off with a steady roar, its exhaust lighting up the night sky as it delivered a satellite into its designated orbit.The development of China’s first commercial space launch site has been striking. Since its inaugural launch in2024, it has completed 11 missions in less than 14 months—each a success.展开更多
African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China...African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China’s new tariff policy is intended to boost trade flows in favour of African economies.“This zero-tariff policy towards Africa aims to open a new chapter in the annals of Sino-African solidarity,”said Wang Yi,China’s minister of foreign affairs,during a press conference held on the sidelines of the Two Sessions held in March.展开更多
Hainan is transforming into a world-class hub,with expanded free trade policies,robust infrastructure and global business opportunities The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs op...Hainan is transforming into a world-class hub,with expanded free trade policies,robust infrastructure and global business opportunities The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs operations on 18 December 2025.One month in,reporters from China International Communications Group(CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei,secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress.展开更多
The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025. One month in, a r eporting team from China International Communications Group (CICG)conducted an exclus...The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025. One month in, a r eporting team from China International Communications Group (CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress. Drawing on early results and the policy benefits already taking shape, Feng shared insights into Hainan’s core strengths,development potential, and the opportunities it offers to the world.展开更多
Hainan FTP will boost alignment with international rules in China’s opening up The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)represents a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of high-standard opening up and greater engageme...Hainan FTP will boost alignment with international rules in China’s opening up The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)represents a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of high-standard opening up and greater engagement in economic globalisation.Following years of exploration,the policy framework for the Hainan FTP has come into being,and the recent launch of island-wide special customs operations marks an important transition-from institutional design to full implementation.展开更多
文摘THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18,2025.One month in,a reporting team from China International Communications Group(CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei,secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress.
文摘Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 December 2025,Hainan officially launched island-wide special customs operations,commonly referred to as“customs closure.”From that date,goods entering or leaving the island,except those traded with the Chinese mainland,are subject to simplified customs procedures and potentially reduced or zero tariffs.
文摘Hainan’s special customs operations are expected to significantly reduce the institutional costs of foreign goods flowing into Hainan,enabling the island to function as a gateway for global goods.DAVID Adrian Janke,a British citizen operating a translation company in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province in south China,witnessed surging orders as special customs operations got underway in the island province on December 18.
文摘On December 18,2025, Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTP) officially began islandwide special customs operations.Although only two months have passed since this landmark step, the shift is already visible everywhere—from the bustling flow of international passengers at Haikou Meilan International Airport to the steady stream of cargo vessels calling at Yangpu Port, and even in the sustained attention investors are paying to “Hainan-related” stocks.Together, these signals point to one clear conclusion:China’s largest special economic zone has entered a new phase of development.
文摘Over the past months,a southern Chinese harbor serving as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world has come into the spotlight after the launching of special customs operations on Hainan Island.LOCATED on the northwest tip of HainanIsland,the Yangpu Port is a scene ofbustling activity with towering gantrycranes busily loading containers on andoff large cargo vessels.Port orders here have surgedas a result of a slew of special customs policiesthat went into force last December.
文摘The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is a key step for China to advance high-standard opening-up and seize a more active role in economic globalization. After early trials, a policy framework has taken shape, and islandwide special customs operations mark a shift from design to full implementation.As of January 18, island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP had been in place for a month. The first month ran smoothly, with more efficient flow of goods, people, and capital.This reflects China’s institutional opening-up and, amid slowing global growth, has injected fresh vitality into the regional and global economy.
文摘A deep-water harbour in Hainan has emerged as a pivotal gateway to regions around the world Located on the northwest tip of Hainan Island,Yangpu Port is bustling with activity,with towering gantry cranes frantically loading containers on and off large cargo vessels.Cargo volumes here have surged as a result of a slew of special customs policies that went into force in December 2025.
文摘China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP.China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),the world’s largest FTP by area,on December 18,2025,allowing freer entry of overseas goods,expanding zerotariff coverage,and introducing more business-friendly measures.
文摘The Hainan Free Trade Port’s implementation of special customs operations marks a significant stride in China’s institutional opening-up,spurring global trade and investment flows.THE Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)represents a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of high-standard opening-up and greater engagement in economic globalization.
文摘Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fascinated us most during our research journey across the continent.
文摘When China announced that it would “seal customs operations” in Hainan,the phrase travelled poorly beyond its borders. To many foreign readers, the term sounds defensive, even restrictive—as if an island were being closed off at a time when the global economy urgently needs openness.From Southeast Asia, however, the policy looks less like retreat and more like revelation.It shines light on how China’s understanding of openness has evolved—shaped not by slogans, but by the trade frictions of recent years. What is unfolding in Hainan is not an attempt to close an island, but an effort to define,with unusual precision, where openness begins and how it is sustained.
文摘As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.
文摘For ordinary tourists, simpler entry and exit procedures and a broader range of duty-free goods in Hainan create a better travel and shopping experience.For China’s earnest endeavor to deepen reform and opening-up, implementation of the special customs operations policy in Hainan represents a significant step forward. For businesses in Malaysia and other ASEAN member states, especially export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Hainan serves as a“transit hub” for accessing the Chinese market and even other Asian markets.
文摘At Yangpu Port on the northwestern tip of Hainan Island,towering quay cranes are lined in neat rows, hoisting containers on and off cargo vessels in constant motion.“Today, half of the international ships we pilot are ultra-large vessels over 200meters in length,” said Lin Hongpin,head of the Yangpu branch of Hainan Provincial Ship Pilot Station. Since the launch of the island-wide special customs operations, port throughput has continued to climb, with pilotage services for such large ships rising by nearly 20 percent year on year.
文摘With the gradual implementation of a series of institutional arrangements, H ainan is becoming a new hot spot for global investment and an ideal destination for starting businesses and developing industry. While attracting foreign investment projects, it is also creating more favorable conditions for local enterprises to expand into international markets.
文摘At 11:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, floodlights illuminated the launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site in Wenchang,south China’s Hainan Province. A Long March-8A (CZ-8A) carrier rocket lifted off with a steady roar, its exhaust lighting up the night sky as it delivered a satellite into its designated orbit.The development of China’s first commercial space launch site has been striking. Since its inaugural launch in2024, it has completed 11 missions in less than 14 months—each a success.
文摘African exporters and the business community have welcomed the elimination of customs duties on exports to China,and companies are already preparing to access this vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.China’s new tariff policy is intended to boost trade flows in favour of African economies.“This zero-tariff policy towards Africa aims to open a new chapter in the annals of Sino-African solidarity,”said Wang Yi,China’s minister of foreign affairs,during a press conference held on the sidelines of the Two Sessions held in March.
文摘Hainan is transforming into a world-class hub,with expanded free trade policies,robust infrastructure and global business opportunities The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)officially launched island-wide special customs operations on 18 December 2025.One month in,reporters from China International Communications Group(CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei,secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress.
文摘The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025. One month in, a r eporting team from China International Communications Group (CICG)conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress. Drawing on early results and the policy benefits already taking shape, Feng shared insights into Hainan’s core strengths,development potential, and the opportunities it offers to the world.
文摘Hainan FTP will boost alignment with international rules in China’s opening up The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)represents a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of high-standard opening up and greater engagement in economic globalisation.Following years of exploration,the policy framework for the Hainan FTP has come into being,and the recent launch of island-wide special customs operations marks an important transition-from institutional design to full implementation.
