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 ...

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 ...

On September 15, China introduced its first set of nationwide regulations specifically designed to govern the housing rental market. The Regulation on Housing Rental, spanning seven chapters and 50 articles, is aimed at addressing long-standing problems in the sector and providing clearer protections for both tenants and landlords ...

Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, the first independently established foreign university in Hainan Free Trade Port, has officially opened its doors, with four degree programs and a new campus ...

From beach frisbee on the Shenzhou Peninsula to a marathon through the tropical rainforest, Wanning is set to host a packed line-up of sporting events this September, including badminton and golf tournaments featuring top athletes ...

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak on September 9, 2025, giving skywatchers in Hainan a chance, though a slim one, to spot a few fast-moving meteors ...

With its new WCO designation, the Haikou Customs Laboratory is not just a technical asset for Hainan, it is becoming a cornerstone of China’s international trade strategy, blending advanced science with global cooperation at the very heart of the Free Trade Port project ...

Although Typhoon “Lanhu” has moved on, Hainan is still in for plenty of rain this week. Showers and thunderstorms will be common, so it’s a good idea to keep rain gear handy when heading out ...

Global pop superstar Katy Perry will perform in Haikou on Saturday, November 29, 2025, bringing her Lifetimes Tour to the Wuyuanhe Stadium. The show marks her first appearance on the Chinese mainland in nearly a decade ...