Saturday, December 20, 2025

China Updates Entry and Transit Policies for International Visitors

China has announced new entry and transit measures for international travellers, including expanded visa-free transit, more direct-transfer airports, online arrival filing, and upgraded clearance systems …

Hainan’s New Tourism Regulations: What You Need to Know

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is about to see a major shift in how tourism is regulated. On December 1, 2025, a comprehensive new law, the Hainan Free Trade Port Tourism Regulations, will take effect, replacing the current provincial tourism ordinance ...

How to Book Overnight Train Tickets from Sanya to...

As of July 1st, 2025, China Railway has implemented a new train schedule that significantly improves connectivity between Sanya and Shenzhen. The Z8006/7 and Z8008/5 trains, have been extended to reach Sanya Station, providing an overnight journey between these two major cities ...

How to Dodge the Worst of May Holiday Traffic...

Plan your May Day trip smartly! Avoid traffic jams on Hainan highways with peak travel tips, scenic detours, and travel advice for a smooth holiday ...
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The Yingdun Site Discovery: Unlocking Hainan’s Prehistoric Culture

The Yingdun archaeological site in Sanya’s Haitang District offers well-preserved evidence of Neolithic coastal settlement, including shell middens, pottery fragments, and stone tools dating back over 6,000 years ...

2024 Hainan Forecast: High Temperatures, Drought, Floods, and 7-9...

In 2024, expect 7-9 typhoons, intensified rainfall, flooding, higher temperatures, and droughts in Hainan Province compared to previous years ...

Notice on Issues Related to Individual Income Tax Preferential...

Understanding Hainan Free Trade Port's Individual Income Tax Policies for High-end Talents, including eligibility criteria, tax reduction calculations, talent identification process, and dispute resolution methods …

African Giant Snails: Harmless or Hazardous? What are the...

The African Giant Snail is one of the top 100 worst invasive species globally and has wreaked havoc in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. In China, they are quietly expanding their "territories" ...

Personal Income Tax Policies and Talent List for the...

Discover how Hainan Free Trade Port offers enticing personal income tax incentives for high-end talents. Explore the eligibility criteria, income thresholds, and industry-specific demands outlined in the policies.

Notice on the preferential corporate income tax policies of...

Discover the latest updates on corporate and individual tax policies in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Learn about preferential tax rates, exemptions, and deductions for businesses and high-end talents. Effective from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

Two Typhoons Brewing in Northwest Pacific Ocean, Likely to...

Two potential typhoons are brewing in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with the first typhoon of 2024 likely to emerge soon, following four months of calm cyclone conditions ...

Law of the People’s Republic of China on the...

Delve into the details of the Hainan Free Trade Port Law, exploring its key policies and measures aimed at promoting trade, investment, and development. Learn about the legal framework shaping the future of Hainan's free trade zone ...

Back to the Grind: Next Holiday is Dragon Boat...

No more snooze button! With the May Day holidays firmly in the rear-view mirror it's time to buckle up and get back to the grind. Oh, and heads up, there's a change in the work schedule for May 11th (Saturday).

Hainan in Daylight Side of Solar Flare Eruptions

Solar flares are intense bursts of energy from the Sun's surface, classified into levels A, B, C, M, and X, that can disrupt communication and power grids ...

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