Category: Expats in Haikou

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 …

June 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced the selection of 20 cities to receive more than 20 billion yuan (approximately $2.78 billion) in central fiscal support for urban renewal ...

A 27-year-old woman died in Sanya, after being bitten by what experts believe was a venomous snake. The incident, which occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 2025, has raised concerns about emergency response and medical readiness in the area …

This June, Broadway’s legendary musical Chicago, known for its unique black-and-red aesthetic, captivating jazz music, and sensational dance sequences will arrive in Haikou for a dazzling performance at the Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center …

With no typhoons by June, Hainan faces an unprecedented calm. But what’s driving the delay and how could it impact, farming, fishing, local weather and the months ahead ...

China's National Bureau of Statistics will conduct two rounds of household surveys in 2025. Here's what Hainan’s expat residents in Hainan need to know, and why most won’t be directly affected …

Once an isolated fishing village, Bei Gang Island (北港岛) has blossomed into a popular tourism destination. Discover its unique history, vibrant mangrove ecosystems, traditional sea foraging, and resilient community spirit, all just a short drive from Haikou …