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Qingming Festival 2025: Holiday Schedule, Traditions, and Toll-Free Travel

Qingming Festival 2025 offers a three-day holiday from April 4 to April 6. Small cars and passenger vehicles enjoy toll-free expressway travel during this period. Discover traditional activities and upcoming holiday schedules ...

The Hidden Dangers of Milk Tea: What’s Really in...

Milk tea may be your go-to comfort drink, but new investigations and analysis show that beneath its creamy, sweet allure lies a mix of caffeine, sugar, and additives that may be more harmful than you think …

Hainan Introduces Guidelines for Class Suspensions During Typhoons and...

The Hainan Provincial Department of Education released new guidelines outlining conditions for suspending and resuming classes during typhoons and heavy rain, aiming to ensure student safety while minimising disruptions to education ...

Starting March 20, All New Energy Vehicles Entering Hainan...

Starting March 20, Xuwen Port will no longer handle ferry services for new energy vehicles. Instead, all such services will be managed exclusively by Hai’an New Port ...

March 20: The Spring Equinox: A Celebration of Balance,...

The Spring Equinox is the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, bringing nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness across the world. In 2025, this event happened on March 20 at 5:01 AM local time in Hainan ...

5th China International Consumer Products Expo: A Global Showcase...

The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, Hainan, from April 13 to 18, 2025. As Asia-Pacific's largest consumer expo, it will highlight global innovations in AI, smart vehicles, and more …

How Old Is the Oldest Tree in Hainan?

Deep in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park stands a living relic—the "Five-Finger Divine Tree." This ancient giant has witnessed centuries of history, standing as a testament to the island’s rich biodiversity …

Hainan Introduces Paperless Customs Clearance for New Zealand Products

Hainan introduces paperless customs clearance for selected New Zealand products. Electronic health certificate process aligns with efforts to optimize the port business environment …

Understanding Your Rights: Prepaid Cards and Consumer Protection

Understanding your rights when using prepaid cards is crucial to protecting your money. This guide covers legal protections, unfair contract terms and refunds. Think gym memberships, beauty salons, and other services where you pay upfront …