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International Astronaut Centre Announced for Hainan, Opening in 2026

Hainan will launch an International Astronaut Centre in 2026, integrating health management, science education, and global space cooperation. The project was announced at IPSPACE 2025 ...

Hainan Releases 2026–2030 Masterplan: What the Next Five Years...

Hainan has just released its 2026–2030 blueprint, a plan that will shape the Free Trade Port after customs closure. Here’s a clear breakdown of what to expect and what the next five years mean for business, investment and the island’s economic trajectory ...

Ancient Drum Tower: A Six-Century Guardian of Old Fucheng

For more than six centuries, Drum Tower has watched over old Fucheng, guarding the gates of Qiongzhou’s prefectural capital and enduring into modern Haikou ...

Help Us Get a Clearer Picture of Challenges Facing...

This questionnaire is designed to better understand the real-life challenges expats face in the city, whether it’s dealing with housing, healthcare, education, work, or day-to-day life ...

Xiuying Fort: Haikou’s Coastal Sentinel of the Late Qing...

Learn how Xiuying Fort, built in 1891 after the Sino–French War, became one of China’s key late-Qing coastal defenses with five batteries and underground chambers ...

Submit an incorrect English-Language Signage Photo (Hainan)

Submit photos of incorrect or awkward English on public signs in Hainan and suggest improvements. Top contributors can win a stay at Hilton Haikou ...

ADEX Asia Diving Expo will be held in Hainan...

The renowned dive-industry exhibition Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) is set to land in Hainan from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center ...

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 …

A Cold Wave Sweeps China, Hainan Expected to Turn...

A strong cold wave is sweeping China from north to south, bringing sharp cooling and strong winds. From November 17 to 21, Hainan turns noticeably cooler with cloudy skies, light rain ...