Friday, February 13, 2026

What Is Nipah Virus — and Why Is It...

What is Nipah virus and why is it in the news? A clear explainer on the recent cases in India, China’s travel health advisory, symptoms, risks, and what travelers should know ...

Travelling by Train in China? You Can Now Send...

Learn how China’s new “Light Travel” service lets train passengers send luggage to or from the station, making high-speed rail travel easier—now available in Hainan ...

Temporary Road Closures in Haikou for New Year’s Eve...

Several roads in Haikou will be subject to temporary traffic controls on December 31, 2025, due to a large New Year’s Eve concert being held in the city ...

A New Direct Flight Puts Hanoi Within Easy Reach...

Hainan Airlines has launched a direct Haikou–Hanoi route, with three weekly flights and a short evening schedule, offering a practical option for Spring Festival 2026 travel ...
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Hainan’s First Resident Duty-Free Stores: Full List of Locations

Hainan has announced the locations of its first five resident duty-free stores for daily-use imported goods. Here are the locations in Haikou, Sanya, and Danzhou, and what residents need to know …

Roxy’s Restaurant Kicks Off Acoustic Music Scene in Haikou...

The first acoustic music event at Roxy's Restaurant in Haikou was a resounding success. The event brought together international artists from China, the U.S., Ireland, and the U.K. to showcase their talent and entertain the crowd.

Mini breaks, Yunshe Songtao, Shi Jing Village, Nan Feng...

A weekend at Yunshe Songtao is a nice break away to recharge the batteries whether for families, couples or even small groups. At the time of writing, it’s still undergoing development with the first phase having been completed and accepting tourists.

Hainan opens new cargo air route to ROK

A new air cargo service connecting Haikou with Incheon in the Republic of Korea (ROK) was launched on Sunday. It flew on the first all-cargo route opened by Haikou City's Meilan International airport in 2023.

Hainan Opens the Door to Hong Kong: Ten Measures...

Hainan Province has announced "Ten Measures to Open Hainan Free Trade Port's Professional Service Market to Hong Kong" to promote institutional opening up and optimise the business environment. The "Ten Measures" are part of Hainan's plan to accelerate the opening up and innovation of trade in services and promote deep cooperation between Hainan and Hong Kong in the field of professional services.

Regulating Education Fees in Hainan: Eleven “Prohibitions” for Educational...

A warning letter has been issued on the regulation of education fees declaring eleven "prohibitions" for educational institutions in Hainan, including colleges, universities, secondary vocational schools, primary and secondary schools, and kindergartens.

CDC Raises Awareness on Prevention and Symptoms of Respiratory...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, is a common, contagious virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract. Currently, there is no vaccine against RSV.

Hainan Island Braces for Competition with Rise of Outbound...

For Hainan, the restart of outbound tourism brings not only opportunities but also challenges as it must compete once again with established tourism destinations like Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea.

Hainan Airlines to launch Haikou-Bangkok service late Feb-2023

Flight number HU7940 will take off from Haikou every Monday at 09:10 and arrive in Bangkok at 10:30. The return flight, number HU7939 will take off from Bangkok at 11:30 and arrive in Haikou at 14:45.

The Life and Legacy of Su Dongpo, Poet, Politician...

Su Dongpo, also known as Su Shi (1037-1101), was a renowned scholar, poet, and government official from the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) in China. He lived during a time of political instability and cultural flourishing and is remembered for his wit, wisdom, and literary talent.

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