Category: China Expat Briefing

Typhoon No. 6 is expected to form over the western Pacific within days and may enter the South China Sea around July 19, potentially bringing widespread rain and strong winds to Hainan by July 21–22 …

Set for July 19 at Holiday Beach, Haikou’s Summer Walk promises more than just exercise, it blends outdoor activity with a lighthearted treasure hunt, cultural engagement, and family-friendly competition …

Hainan is currently experiencing typical summer weather, with high temperatures, frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and one to two typhoons expected to affect the province this month …

Find out more about Haikou’s landmark healthcare investment opportunity at the Hainan International Digital Health Port. Backed by the Free Trade Port’s incentives, the project integrates health education, advanced medical services, and pharma-device trade to foster a digital medical ecosystem …

Universities across Hainan have begun releasing their summer vacation schedules for 2025. According to official academic calendars, the start dates vary due to differences in teaching arrangements. Some schools will begin their break as early as the end of June, while most are set to start in early July ...

While not glamorous, customs declaration is the backbone of international trade. To "engage in customs declaration business” means to provide professional services that help importers and exporters handle all the formalities and paperwork required by customs authorities when goods cross international borders …

As Hainan moves closer to becoming a fully operational Free Trade Port, one of the most meaningful reforms taking shape is in healthcare access. For the growing number of international residents, whether working professionals, students, or long-term visitors, the province is steadily building a medical insurance system that offers real, practical support …

Explore "Our Expression," a showcase of Li ethnic plant dye and rattan weaving from Wuzhishan’s Maodao Township. Open until July 14, 2025, at the Hainan Provincial Cultural Center in Haikou. Includes workshops and activities on June 21–22 …

Rapid tourism development has transformed what was once a working agricultural landscape into a managed tourist attraction. It has generated significant marketing hyperbole heavily promoting the area far beyond what the actual experience delivers …