Category: Expats in Haikou

China’s aviation authority has banned uncertified or recalled power banks on domestic flights, with many products already confiscated at airports. Courier services are also tightening restrictions …

On Aug 8, 2025, Hainan signed a deal with AXA Health to expand access to Boao’s international hospital, good news for expats and overseas visitors ...

Meteorologists are currently tracking a disturbance over the central South China Sea that is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression around August 17, with impacts expected across the island …

The Qionghai Boao Marathon 2025, set for December 14, has become a tradition for runners looking to close the year on a high note, whether chasing a personal best or just soaking up the atmosphere along Hainan’s scenic coastline ...

Hainan is hosting 142 official tourism, culture, and sports events across the island in August and September 2025. These include 18 international events, 53 national-level activities, and 71 province-wide programs ...

Interview with Long Guoqiang, Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council ...

Today, Thursday, August 7, 2025, is 立秋 (Lìqiū), the official Start of Autumn in the traditional Chinese calendar. According to this ancient timekeeping system, autumn begins not with falling leaves or cooler temperatures, but with a precise astronomical marker ...

From July 29–31, 2025, Haikou will conduct mosquito control operations to reduce the risk of Dengue and Chikungunya fever. Residents are advised to take precautions during scheduled spraying hours ...

Updates on the dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in Guangzhou as of July 2025, including case numbers, health measures, and travel guidelines from health authorities …