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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Preferential policies,efficient government,and a favorable geographical location...a multitude of factors make the Hainan FTP a promising land for businesses.SOON after the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)launched special ...Preferential policies,efficient government,and a favorable geographical location...a multitude of factors make the Hainan FTP a promising land for businesses.SOON after the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)launched special customs operations at the end of 2025,private enterprises operating at its Yangpu Port began to benefit substantially from the favorable policies and surging growth momentum in the region.While riding on an ocean of opportunities opened by the FTP,local businesses are bringing the island to a new level of prosperity,and thriving together with it as a community of shared future.展开更多
The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),with the launching of island-wide special customs operations,is allowing greater convenience for overseas goods to enter the island,trying to build it into an efficient hub connecting C...The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),with the launching of island-wide special customs operations,is allowing greater convenience for overseas goods to enter the island,trying to build it into an efficient hub connecting China with the rest of the world.Its core appeal no longer relies solely on policy incentives but has shifted toward transparent and predictable institutional guarantees which provide stable expectations for global investors.展开更多
In the first half of 2025,amid a complex and ever-changing global economic landscape,China's textile machinery industry demonstrated a trend of steady growth in foreign trade.According to customs statistics,from J...In the first half of 2025,amid a complex and ever-changing global economic landscape,China's textile machinery industry demonstrated a trend of steady growth in foreign trade.According to customs statistics,from January to June 2025,the total value of China's textile machinery imports and exports reached USD 4.221 billion,marking a year-on-year increase of 29.00%.Among sub-sectors of China's textile machinery industry,compared with the same period last year,the overall sales of spinning,chemical fiber,dyeing and finishing machinery showed growth,nonwoven machinery remained generally stable,while weaving and knitting machinery experienced a decline.展开更多
On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transpor...On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transported to the Yuanhong Investment Zone,the Chinese side of the China-Indonesia“Two Countries,Twin Parks”project.展开更多
1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents...1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents far more than mere survival strategies-it's a highly developed blueprint for living in harmony with the Arctic's unforgiving landscape.展开更多
The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health ...The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health settings across customs,cultures,and languages in two provinces,on the basis of qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals including doctors,nurses,other healthcare workers,patients,and traditional healers.We emphasize the views of consent with participants of customs,cultural,and languages regarding informed consent.There are factors between peoples of differing circumstances which can greatly alter how they view consent.Some groups would involve people in the decision-making process that may not traditionally be involved in the decision making of a medical decision.Other groups may dislike certain medical procedures as in Papua New Guinea(PNG).And certain people have different views on what should be disclosed of the patient’s condition.Customs,cultures,and languages are common phenomena which continue to affect the daily lives of many thousands of people.It is unclear in PNG about the characteristics of customs,culture,and language on health care because there is no published information on informed consent and issues that affect the making of informed consent.展开更多
The Spring Festival is a traditional festival with a long history of the Chinese nation.The customs of celebrating the Spring Festival have been nurtured and developed over the years,and have been widely spread across...The Spring Festival is a traditional festival with a long history of the Chinese nation.The customs of celebrating the Spring Festival have been nurtured and developed over the years,and have been widely spread across ethnic and regional boundaries with rich and diverse content and forms.The Spring Festival preparation activities and New Year worship customs of various ethnic groups in Bayanshili Ranch,Shili⁃ingol League,Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have undergone changes with the changes in produc⁃tion and lifestyle,adjustments in living environment conditions,and the process of modernization and ur⁃banization.展开更多
I’m Li hua from class 1.I’m honored to come up with some ideas for the upcoming exchange activities.My idea is to hold a Cultural sharing workshop.First,we can introduce ourselves to others.This helps us get to know...I’m Li hua from class 1.I’m honored to come up with some ideas for the upcoming exchange activities.My idea is to hold a Cultural sharing workshop.First,we can introduce ourselves to others.This helps us get to know each other.Then we can introduce the history,culture and national customs of China with them.展开更多
Villagers in Nujiang have embraced economic development without sacrificing age-old customs.Nujiang,a mountainous region in Yunnan Province,has undergone rapid change in recent years.Once one of China’s poorest areas...Villagers in Nujiang have embraced economic development without sacrificing age-old customs.Nujiang,a mountainous region in Yunnan Province,has undergone rapid change in recent years.Once one of China’s poorest areas,it is now a place where modern homes and infrastructure sit alongside centuries-old traditions.The local ethnic minorities-including the Lisu,Nu and Derung-have embraced new opportunities while holding on to their cultural roots.展开更多
Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility lay...Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility layout of customs operation places,the construction of a public platform for customs and port logistics monitoring,the utilization of information and data,and the intensity of technological innovation.Based on in-depth research,this paper attempts to propose improvement strategies and suggestions in terms of scientifically planning the layout of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,improving the operation of the logistics monitoring public platform,developing and utilizing the information and data system,building a smart customs,and innovating the supervision mode.This aims to further optimize the customs supervision process,improve supervision efficiency and accuracy,and provide a reference for the facilitation and safe development of international trade.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.
文摘Preferential policies,efficient government,and a favorable geographical location...a multitude of factors make the Hainan FTP a promising land for businesses.SOON after the Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP)launched special customs operations at the end of 2025,private enterprises operating at its Yangpu Port began to benefit substantially from the favorable policies and surging growth momentum in the region.While riding on an ocean of opportunities opened by the FTP,local businesses are bringing the island to a new level of prosperity,and thriving together with it as a community of shared future.
文摘The Hainan Free Trade Port(FTP),with the launching of island-wide special customs operations,is allowing greater convenience for overseas goods to enter the island,trying to build it into an efficient hub connecting China with the rest of the world.Its core appeal no longer relies solely on policy incentives but has shifted toward transparent and predictable institutional guarantees which provide stable expectations for global investors.
文摘In the first half of 2025,amid a complex and ever-changing global economic landscape,China's textile machinery industry demonstrated a trend of steady growth in foreign trade.According to customs statistics,from January to June 2025,the total value of China's textile machinery imports and exports reached USD 4.221 billion,marking a year-on-year increase of 29.00%.Among sub-sectors of China's textile machinery industry,compared with the same period last year,the overall sales of spinning,chemical fiber,dyeing and finishing machinery showed growth,nonwoven machinery remained generally stable,while weaving and knitting machinery experienced a decline.
文摘On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transported to the Yuanhong Investment Zone,the Chinese side of the China-Indonesia“Two Countries,Twin Parks”project.
文摘1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents far more than mere survival strategies-it's a highly developed blueprint for living in harmony with the Arctic's unforgiving landscape.
文摘The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health settings across customs,cultures,and languages in two provinces,on the basis of qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals including doctors,nurses,other healthcare workers,patients,and traditional healers.We emphasize the views of consent with participants of customs,cultural,and languages regarding informed consent.There are factors between peoples of differing circumstances which can greatly alter how they view consent.Some groups would involve people in the decision-making process that may not traditionally be involved in the decision making of a medical decision.Other groups may dislike certain medical procedures as in Papua New Guinea(PNG).And certain people have different views on what should be disclosed of the patient’s condition.Customs,cultures,and languages are common phenomena which continue to affect the daily lives of many thousands of people.It is unclear in PNG about the characteristics of customs,culture,and language on health care because there is no published information on informed consent and issues that affect the making of informed consent.
文摘The Spring Festival is a traditional festival with a long history of the Chinese nation.The customs of celebrating the Spring Festival have been nurtured and developed over the years,and have been widely spread across ethnic and regional boundaries with rich and diverse content and forms.The Spring Festival preparation activities and New Year worship customs of various ethnic groups in Bayanshili Ranch,Shili⁃ingol League,Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have undergone changes with the changes in produc⁃tion and lifestyle,adjustments in living environment conditions,and the process of modernization and ur⁃banization.
文摘I’m Li hua from class 1.I’m honored to come up with some ideas for the upcoming exchange activities.My idea is to hold a Cultural sharing workshop.First,we can introduce ourselves to others.This helps us get to know each other.Then we can introduce the history,culture and national customs of China with them.
文摘Villagers in Nujiang have embraced economic development without sacrificing age-old customs.Nujiang,a mountainous region in Yunnan Province,has undergone rapid change in recent years.Once one of China’s poorest areas,it is now a place where modern homes and infrastructure sit alongside centuries-old traditions.The local ethnic minorities-including the Lisu,Nu and Derung-have embraced new opportunities while holding on to their cultural roots.
文摘Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility layout of customs operation places,the construction of a public platform for customs and port logistics monitoring,the utilization of information and data,and the intensity of technological innovation.Based on in-depth research,this paper attempts to propose improvement strategies and suggestions in terms of scientifically planning the layout of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,improving the operation of the logistics monitoring public platform,developing and utilizing the information and data system,building a smart customs,and innovating the supervision mode.This aims to further optimize the customs supervision process,improve supervision efficiency and accuracy,and provide a reference for the facilitation and safe development of international trade.
