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Hainan’s Work Permit Categories Explained: A, B, and C

Hainan classifies foreign workers into three categories A, B, and C, with different qualifying routes, document requirements, and age rules for each. This guide covers what the 2025 provincial guidelines actually say …

Blue Typhoon Alert Issued for Sanya

A tropical depression is expected to affect Sanya over the next 24 hours. Winds in coastal and inland areas will intensify, with sustained speeds reaching Level 6 and gusts up to Levels 7–8. The system will also bring heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. Residents and organizations are urged to take precautions ...

Haikou Braces for Three Days of Heavy Rain as...

June 10 – According to the Haikou Meteorological Observatory, a tropical depression over the South China Sea is expected to strengthen into the season’s first typhoon within the next 24 hours ...

Investing in Haikou: How a 1.2 Billion Yuan Boost...

June 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced the selection of 20 cities to receive more than 20 billion yuan (approximately $2.78 billion) in central fiscal support for urban renewal ...

Tourist Dies After Suspected Snake Bite in Sanya

A 27-year-old woman died in Sanya, after being bitten by what experts believe was a venomous snake. The incident, which occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 2025, has raised concerns about emergency response and medical readiness in the area …

Broadway’s Chicago Comes to Haikou

This June, Broadway’s legendary musical Chicago, known for its unique black-and-red aesthetic, captivating jazz music, and sensational dance sequences will arrive in Haikou for a dazzling performance at the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center …

Delayed 2025 Hainan Typhoon Season: Clear Skies—Calm Before the...

With no typhoons by June, Hainan faces an unprecedented calm. But what’s driving the delay and how could it impact, farming, fishing, local weather and the months ahead ...

China’s 2025 Household Survey Unlikely to Involve Foreign Residents...

China's National Bureau of Statistics will conduct two rounds of household surveys in 2025. Here's what Hainan’s expat residents in Hainan need to know, and why most won’t be directly affected …

Between Land and Sea: Where Tides and Tradition Meet,...

Once an isolated fishing village, Bei Gang Island (北港岛) has blossomed into a popular tourism destination. Discover its unique history, vibrant mangrove ecosystems, traditional sea foraging, and resilient community spirit, all just a short drive from Haikou …

Dragon Boat Festival 2025 in Wuzhishan: Culture, Racing, and...

Experience the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival in Wuzhishan with traditional races, Li and Miao cultural events, rainforest tours, and interactive riverfront activities. Full event details available via the official WeChat account ...

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