Ancient coral reef found on shores of Hainan
An ancient coral reef believed to be around 2,000 years old was recently discoverd on the southern coast of Hainan Island
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Nature, wildlife & the environment
Sharp-Tailed Sandpipers migrate to Hainan for the winter
Sharp-Tailed Sandpipers have recently been spotted at the Xiatang Wetlands in Haikou during their winter migration to Hainan.
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A fresh batch hits the market dropping coconut prices in Haikou
Coconut prices in Haikou have flucated in the past six months. Prices lower as winter arrives and a fresh batch of coconuts enter the market
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Tonight’s Partial Lunar Eclipse, not seen since the 1440’s
A total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a Blood Moon, because of the reddish tinge the Full Moon takes on when fully eclipsed.
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Do you know which species of birds are only found on Hainan Island?
The Hainan Leaf Warbler is one of three endemic species of birds local to Hainan Island. Found in the mountainous regions of Hainan.
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Development of the coconut industry in Hainan Province
The Development of the coconut industry in Hainan Province is set to expand over the next 14th Five -Year Plan period.
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Typhoon Maqi 1973 – A reflection on one of the strongest & deadliest typhoons to hit Hainan
The unexpected disaster of Typhoon Maqi 1973 – A reflection on one of the strongest & deadliest typhoons to hit Hainan
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Sanya Jinmao Farm Lab, a multi-functional agricultural research compound and commercial display space
Nanfan District in Sanya is being transformed into a tropical agriculture scientific research hub with Local government investing in research on environmental change, land and water scarcity and food production issues.
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Why exactly is it so important to protect Hainan’s rainforests?
Hainan boasts China’s largest expanse of primeval rainforest, which is home to many rare and endangered species including Hainan gibbons, known as the world’s rarest primates
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10-meter long whale carcass found in Haikou and what’s “Whale Fall?”
On the morning of September 16, a whale carcass about 10 meters in length was found at the Haikou New Sea Port
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It is prohibited to breed or raise the following dogs in Haikou City
According to Article 12 of the “Regulations on the Management of Dog Raising in Haikou City”. It is prohibited to breed or raise the following dogs in Haikou City.
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New whale exhibit on display at the Hainan South China Sea Museum
The “South China Sea Whale Spirit Exhibition” introduces another guest from the cetacean family, a Baleen Whale.
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Two baby Gibbons join the troop! Hainan Gibbon numbers on Hainan Island reach 35
Hainan releases the latest numbers on Hainan Gibbon population at an online press conference between Haikou and Marseilles
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The insane biology of Hainan’s dragonflies
Dragonflies belong to one of the oldest insect orders, the odonata (meaning toothed ones in Greek), which have been around for close to 320 million years
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Latest weather forecast! September to October, 3 to 4 tropical cyclones expected to affect Hainan
Latest weather forecast! September to October 3-4 tropical cyclones expected to affect Hainan
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From September 1st, fresh-food bags included in second batch of banned plastics list in Hainan
All non-degradable plastic bags, plastic tableware and other plastic products, specifically disposable non-degradable plastic products that are prohibited are subject to list management.
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August 23rd to 29th, Hainan to shut down elevators below the 4th floor of public institutions
Hainan will have a low-carbon and energy-saving publicity week from August 23rd to August 29th in which it will carry out a public education program on energy conservation and carbon reduction
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Belgian craftsmanship meets Hainan Xinglong cocoa beans to develop new bar of chocolate
Internationally renowned chocolatier PIERRE MARCOLINI selects Hainan, Xinglong cocoa beans to develop latest chocolate bar
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Hot tips for keeping your doggies cool this summer
Hot tips for keeping your doggies cool this summer in Hainan
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Goliath Blue Fin Tuna caught off the coast of Hainan by lucky fisherman – sells for 100,000 RMB
Goliath Blue Fin Tuna caught off the coast of Hainan by lucky fisherman – sells for 100,000 RMB
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