Category: Expats in Haikou

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 …

The UCI Granfondo World Series includes a new qualifying event in Hainan, in December 2025, offering amateur cyclists a chance to compete for a place at the 2026 World Championships in Japan …

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 …

Haikou's kindergartens are closed today (Friday, June 13, 2025) due to Typhoon Wutip's impact on Hainan Island. According to the latest Chinese-language sources, Haikou City, along with Ding'an and Tunchang counties, upgraded their typhoon warnings from blue to yellow on June 12th afternoon ...

A tropical depression is expected to affect Sanya over the next 24 hours. Winds in coastal and inland areas will intensify, with sustained speeds reaching Level 6 and gusts up to Levels 7–8. The system will also bring heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. Residents and organizations are urged to take precautions ...

June 10 – According to the Haikou Meteorological Observatory, a tropical depression over the South China Sea is expected to strengthen into the season’s first typhoon within the next 24 hours ...

Hainan's new Global Connect program lifts key internet restrictions for businesses, allowing access to global platforms like Google and YouTube. This strategic move supports the island's ambition to become a leading Free Trade Port by 2025 …