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Flu season is here, what you need to know
The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Health Commission have successively issued influenza vaccination guidelines and influenza prevention and control notices for the 2021-2022 influenza epidemic season
Haikou announces fees for after-school services, 3 Yuan per student per class hour
After class service charge for primary and secondary school students is subject to government pricing management, and the charging standard is: after class service fee is 3 Yuan / class hour
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
Typhoon Kompasu possibly largest this year, classes suspended
According to the Hainan Meteorological Department, Cyclone Kompasu (Japanese name for compass) is expected to make landfall somewhere along the coastal area from Wenchang to Lingshui between this afternoon and tonight (the 13th)
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Wangye zhebao restaurant
Wangye zhebao is a newly opened restaurant in Guomao that’s worth visiting. Every dish is cooked in it’s own pot.
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MAD studio reveals design for Hainan Science and Technology Museum
Chinese architecture studio MAD has released his top-heavy design proposal for Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou
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Unlocking Central Hainan – Baoting by bus
Part of our unlocking central Hainan guide. This week we stop at Baoting, which is close by Sanya. Find out more to do in Baoting.
Good food guideView All
Biang biang noodles a simple dish that uses complex Chinese characters
The characters for Biangbiang noodles contains radicals for horse, moon, knife and heart among others and is so complex it cannot be used on a computer keyboard or by phone keypad
The Bund Haikou
The Bund Haikou is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots in town. Stunning views of Century bridge, top bars & restaurants, and a running/walking track along the river are just some of the reasons you may want to go check it out.
The Porch – A living room away from home
The Porch is a family-run restaurant that serves home-cooked, western and Filipino recipes. Its comfortable ambience, home décor, and warm
Seriously good recipes: (3) rice cooker Teriyaki Shrimp and Rice
Teriyaki Shrimp and Rice is very simple dish with a short ingredient list which means you don’t have to have a lot of materials on hand.
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Rain rain rain! Tropical depression may develop into typhoon on the 26th
It is expected that the depression may develop into a typhoon (tropical storm level) on the 26th, and land on the south eastern coast of Vietnam in the early morning on the 27th
No. 13 Typhoon “Conson” is on the way! – Link to live typhoon tracker
The 13th Typhoon of this year, Conson, has formed and is passing through the philippines
School cafeterias in Hainan are not allowed to produce or sell these foods
The Ministry of Education, in conjunction with the General Administration of Market Supervision, and the National Health Commission, issued a “Notice on Strengthening the Hygiene Safety and Nutrition and Health Management of School Canteens.”
Three hours a week: Play time’s over for young video gamers
China has forbidden under-18s from playing video games for more than three hours a week, a move it said was needed to pull the plug on a growing addiction
Expats in HaikouView All
Explaining the explosive growth of China’s New Energy Vehicle market
An introduction into China’s New Energy Vehicle market. What are NEV’s, global sales of electric vehicles, subsidies and polices and electric vehicle charging stations in China
How to shop on Taobao, Tmall and Jingdong in English.
Shop with easeand in English on China’s largest ecommerce platforms. How to shop online in China.
Sign up! Youth sailing experience camp with the charm of “Chinese folk art hometown”
The 2021 Hainan Youth Sailing Experience Camp will be held at R&F Yue Bay , Municipal Avenue, Lingao County
Haikou International Talent Home opens
Haikou International Talent Home was created to strengthen the management of Haikou’s overseas talents and public service capabilities, and improve the level of foreign-related public services.
Notice on workdays adjustment for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday
Notice on workdays adjustment for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday