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 ...

The first Hainan International Coffee Conference will take place in Haikou from August 22–23, 2025. The event will bring together global coffee leaders, industry experts, and investors to explore opportunities for Hainan’s coffee industry under the Free Trade Port framework ...

On Aug 8, 2025, Hainan signed a deal with AXA Health to expand access to Boao’s international hospital, good news for expats and overseas visitors ...

Meteorologists are currently tracking a disturbance over the central South China Sea that is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression around August 17, with impacts expected across the island …

The Qionghai Boao Marathon 2025, set for December 14, has become a tradition for runners looking to close the year on a high note, whether chasing a personal best or just soaking up the atmosphere along Hainan’s scenic coastline ...

Hainan is hosting 142 official tourism, culture, and sports events across the island in August and September 2025. These include 18 international events, 53 national-level activities, and 71 province-wide programs ...

Interview with Long Guoqiang, Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council ...