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Ancient coral reef found on shores of Hainan

An ancient coral reef believed to be around 2,000 years old was recently discoverd on the southern coast of Hainan Island

Explained, the Chinese lunar calendar

Although China today uses the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, the traditional Chinese lunar calendar governs holidays—such as the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival

Sharp-Tailed Sandpipers migrate to Hainan for the winter

Sharp-Tailed Sandpipers have recently been spotted at the Xiatang Wetlands in Haikou during their winter migration to Hainan.

Hainan releases six e-bike fire safety management measures

Hainan releses new e-bike fire safety management measures for e-bike owners and building mangement across the province

The first Hainan Free Trade Port Overseas Chinese Youth...

October 21, the first Hainan Free Trade Port Overseas Chinese Youth Development Conference opened at the International Academic Exchange Centre of Hainan University

Typhoon Kompasu possibly largest this year, classes suspended

According to the Hainan Meteorological Department, Cyclone Kompasu (Japanese name for compass) is expected to make landfall somewhere along the coastal area from Wenchang to Lingshui between this afternoon and tonight (the 13th)

Unmanned delivery express vehicles on trial operation in Qionghai...

On September 23, Hainan’s first intelligent unmanned delivery express vehicle was put into trial operation on the roads of Qionghai City, Hainan. The roads of...

Haikou Jiangdong New Area, design plans for first commercial...

The design, combines elements of vibrant commercial blocks, smart, healthy offices, three-dimensional ecological gardens and shared open spaces to create an open coastal city format

Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft successfully lands after 90 days...

At around 13:30 on September 17, the return capsule of the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft landed safely in the Dongfeng landing field