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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 …

The Valeriepieris Circle: A Geographical Phenomenon that Contains Half...

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.

Roxy’s Restaurant Kicks Off Acoustic Music Scene in Haikou...

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.

Mini breaks, Yunshe Songtao, Shi Jing Village, Nan Feng...

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.

Regulating Education Fees in Hainan: Eleven “Prohibitions” for Educational...

A warning letter has been issued on the regulation of education fees declaring eleven "prohibitions" for educational institutions in Hainan, including colleges, universities, secondary vocational schools, primary and secondary schools, and kindergartens.

Hainan Airlines to launch Haikou-Bangkok service late Feb-2023

Flight number HU7940 will take off from Haikou every Monday at 09:10 and arrive in Bangkok at 10:30. The return flight, number HU7939 will take off from Bangkok at 11:30 and arrive in Haikou at 14:45.

Haikou Reminds Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s Registration Certificate...

The Haikou City dog licensing centre issued a reminder to all dog owners that registration certificates are only valid for one year, and to please renew on time.

International Talents celebrate Lantern Festival at Ceramic Art Museum

The event was held as a cultural exchange to share the traditions of Lantern festival with ex-pats living and working in Hainan and was attended by guests from different corners of the world.

Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to...

The city’s leader John Lee announced that Hong Kong will hand out 500,000 air tickets, saying it was “probably the world’s biggest welcome ever.” Lee also highlighted a number of events coming up including the Rugby Sevens and a city marathon.

LPGA cancels China tournament again due to COVID-19

For the fourth year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic will prevent the LPGA from playing a tournament in China. The LPGA on Tuesday (Jan 31) night announced that it will not hold the Blue Bay LPGA in March on Hainan Island.

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