Category: China Expat Briefing

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

Starting from July 2023, all e-bike riders in China will be required to wear helmets that comply with the new national standard. The standard sets strict rules for the durability and reliability of the straps and other components, collision energy absorption, puncture resistance, and eye protection.

How time flies, we’re already halfway through the month of March, with the Qingming Festival holiday also known as Tomb Sweeping Day or Pure Brightness Festival, just around the corner.

The "plan" for Yanchunling Ecological Park includes three design schemes, each with detailed introductions to the design concepts, investment estimates, and pros and cons. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the park's design concept, functional layout, traffic organization, plant configuration, architectural style, urban furniture, and signage system.

According to reports, Hainan Airlines' Haikou-Singapore international route is scheduled to operate one round-trip flight every Wednesday before the start of April, with the frequency increasing to three round-trip flights every week starting from April 2nd.

On March 13th, the Ministry of Education, the National Health Commission, and the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention jointly issued a notice clarifying that masks are no longer mandatory for teachers and students in higher education institutions, primary and secondary schools, and kindergartens.

The Valeriepieris circle is a fascinating geographical phenomenon. This circular region, centred on the South China Sea, covers an area of approximately 4,000 kilometres in radius, which is roughly 6.7% of the Earth's total surface area and is home to more than half of the world's population.

The first acoustic music event at Roxy's Restaurant in Haikou was a resounding success. The event brought together international artists from China, the U.S., Ireland, and the U.K. to showcase their talent and entertain the crowd.

A weekend at Yunshe Songtao is a nice break away to recharge the batteries whether for families, couples or even small groups. At the time of writing, it’s still undergoing development with the first phase having been completed and accepting tourists.