Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the significant developments and activities in Hainan as it embarks on its first complete year of operation under the Hainan Free Trade Port's full island closure, marking a new phase of reform and opening up for the region [16][17]. Group 1: Port Operations - On January 1, the Yangpu International Container Terminal experienced a busy day with 14 vessels docking and over 10,000 standard containers being handled, showcasing the port's operational efficiency [18][19]. - The container throughput at Yangpu Port has increased from 710,000 standard containers in 2019 to an expected 3.3 million by 2025, with 82 international vessels registered, solidifying its position as a leading port in China's free trade zones [19]. - The new customs clearance system at Haikou New Port has improved efficiency, allowing for faster processing times for trucks carrying fresh produce, reducing wait times by nearly half an hour compared to the previous year [21][22]. Group 2: Construction Projects - The construction of the Biopharmaceutical Industry Innovation Center in Haikou is progressing rapidly, with 95% of rough decoration completed and a total investment of 630 million yuan [25][27]. - The project aims to create a comprehensive park that integrates innovation platforms, talent education, and industrial incubation, contributing to the high-end, intelligent, and international development of Hainan's biopharmaceutical industry [27][28]. Group 3: Tourism and Consumer Activity - The Sanya International Duty-Free City experienced a surge in consumer activity during the New Year, with sales reaching 736 million yuan in the first week after the full closure, marking a 48.2% increase year-on-year [38][39]. - Sanya's welcoming ceremony for international tourists included cultural performances, enhancing the overall visitor experience and promoting the region as a tourist destination [35][36]. - The local food scene in Haikou is thriving, with many tourists enjoying traditional dishes, reflecting the vibrant local culture and hospitality [41][42].

图❷ 1月1日，游客在万宁日月湾冲浪戏水，与波涛共舞，活力四射。海南日报特约记者 蒙钟德 摄 图❹ 1月1日上午，不少游客来到文昌龙楼镇小澳湾畔，共迎新年第一缕阳光。海南日报全媒体记者 陈 奕霖 摄 图❸ 1月1日，游客在海口骑楼老街游玩，感受喜庆祥和的节日氛围。海南日报全媒体记者 张茂 摄 图❶ 1月1日，三亚海棠河生态公园旁，VAC三亚跨年电音节结合海风、热带景观与跨年仪式感，以独具 海岛风情的"特别版"电音现场，为乐迷带来全新的新年度假体验。海南日报全媒体记者 王程龙 摄 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the free hepatitis B vaccination program in Hainan has been positively received, with plans to expand the age coverage to include individuals aged 20 to 50 in 2025, aiming to enhance community immunity and benefit more people [1][2]. Group 1: Program Implementation - The free hepatitis B vaccination program was included as a provincial livelihood project starting in 2024, with a focus on improving public health [1]. - The program's age range will expand from 20-40 years in 2024 to 20-50 years in 2025, targeting high-risk groups, particularly those aged 30-45 with higher infection rates [2]. - Efforts to ensure the program's success include meticulous planning by relevant departments, such as creating temporary vaccination sites and mobilizing residents for participation [2]. Group 2: Community Engagement and Feedback - The voting process for the provincial livelihood projects reflects the voices of representatives from various sectors, emphasizing the importance of public input in decision-making [2]. - Continuous engagement through inspections, discussions, and feedback sessions has been conducted to monitor the progress and address challenges in the implementation of the vaccination program [2]. Group 3: Future Directions - The program aims to reduce the burden on grassroots organizations by innovating assessment methods tailored to different project types, ensuring efficiency in public service delivery [3]. - The 2025 implementation of the livelihood projects is expected to yield tangible results, contributing to long-term improvements in public welfare and health services [3].

Core Insights - The New Year's Day holiday marks the first long holiday since Hainan's full customs closure, leading to a significant increase in travel and tourism activity in the region [1] Group 1: Travel and Tourism Trends - Hainan experienced the highest increase in flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya, with growth rates exceeding 300% and 500% respectively for inbound flights [1] - Self-driving tours became a popular choice among tourists, with Sanya and Haikou seeing year-on-year growth in self-driving travel of 81% and 96% respectively, ranking them as the top two cities for self-driving tourism in the country [1] Group 2: Hotel and Accommodation Insights - The most popular destinations for hotel stays during the holiday included Sanya, Haikou, Wanning, Lingshui, and Wenchang [1] - The demand for hotel accommodations around duty-free shopping areas surged, with hotel occupancy near Hainan Tourism Duty-Free City increasing by 150%, and around Haikou Riyue Plaza and Sanya International Duty-Free City rising by 140% and nearly 100% respectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the Haikou Economic Circle Large-Scale Water Supply Project (Yunlong Water Plant) marks a significant step towards ensuring safe drinking water for over one million residents across five cities and counties in the Haikou Economic Circle [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The total investment for the project is 2.821 billion yuan, with a construction period of 36 months [1] - The project aims to address drinking water issues for residents in Haikou City, Chengmai County, Wenchang City, Ding'an County, and Tunchang County, thereby enhancing urban-rural water supply integration [1] Group 2: Engineering Components - Key construction elements include the establishment of water intake pump stations, raw water transmission, water treatment plants, distribution pipelines, and a computer control management system [1] - The project will involve the construction and expansion of three water treatment plants, two water intake pump stations, five booster pump stations, and the installation of over 2,400 kilometers of various pipelines, along with the replacement of 55,511 smart remote water meters [1] Group 3: Project Management - The project is undertaken by Hainan Water Resources and Hydropower Development Group Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, ensuring a robust management structure for the execution of this critical infrastructure [1]

海南日报编辑部 2025年12月18日，海南自由贸易港正式启动全岛封关。这是我国坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放、推 动建设开放型世界经济的标志性举措。 我们刷新开放的高度。 海南自由贸易港政策制度体系初步建立，贸易投资自由化便利化水平越来越高，仅封关首周，海南 自贸港"一线"进口"零关税"货物货值就超4亿元，"二线"内销加工增值免关税货物货值超2000万元；离 岛免税购物金额达11亿元；新增外贸备案企业1972家，同比增长2.3倍…… 我们见证拼搏的力量。 多年以后，回看今天的海南，会是怎样的感受？或许，会因为亲历一场历史性的跨越而刻骨铭心。 2026年新年前夕，习近平主席发表新年贺词，在回顾过去一年成绩时明确提及"海南自贸港全岛封 关运作"。 海南这座岛屿，站在了时代的潮头。 在时间的长河里，唯有找准前行的坐标，才能更好体会光阴的价值。以全岛封关这个坐标来观照海 南，我们会发现，原来那些看似平常的日子，已经标注下极不平凡的刻度。 回首一起走过的2025年，我们聆听奋进的嘱托。 2025年11月6日，习近平总书记亲临海南听取自由贸易港建设工作汇报并发表重要讲话，强调"建设 海南自由贸易港的战略目标，就是要把海南自 ...

Core Viewpoint - The signing of cooperation agreements between the LEC management bureau and two prominent medical institutions aims to enhance the medical capabilities in the Hainan Free Trade Zone, establishing it as a benchmark for high-standard medical services in China and globally [1] Group 1: Cooperation Agreements - The LEC management bureau has signed agreements with the Provincial Health Commission, Sun Yat-sen University Eye Center, and Jilin University Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital to jointly build the Hainan International Eye Hospital and LEC Hospital [1] - The agreements will integrate policy benefits related to medical devices, biomedical technologies, and international medical cooperation with high-quality medical resources from the signing hospitals [1] Group 2: Medical Standards and Goals - The collaboration aims to provide high-standard diagnostic and treatment services for both domestic and international patients, establishing a distinctive medical benchmark project in the LEC [1] - The vision includes "rooted in Hainan, serving the nation, and contributing globally," emphasizing the broader impact of the initiative [1] Group 3: Institutional Strength - The Sun Yat-sen University Eye Center ranks first in Asia in terms of overall discipline level, while Jilin University Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital is among the top hospitals in China, indicating a significant upgrade in the core medical capabilities of the LEC [1] - The entry of these two "national teams" in the medical field is expected to inject strong momentum into the construction of an international medical center in Hainan [1]

Core Points - The Hainan Provincial Government has implemented a new subsidy policy for the replacement of home appliances and digital products starting January 1, 2026, offering a 15% subsidy based on the final sales price of eligible products [1][2] - The subsidy covers six categories of home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, air conditioners, computers, and water heaters, with a maximum subsidy of 1,500 yuan per item [1] - For digital products, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and smart glasses, the subsidy is also 15% of the final sales price, with a maximum of 500 yuan per item [1] Subsidy Details - The subsidy is available to individual consumers, with each consumer eligible for one subsidy per product category [1] - The China UnionPay Cloud Flash Payment platform has been selected as the provincial service platform for the subsidy program [1] - Consumers can apply for the subsidy through the Cloud Flash app, completing a verification process before making purchases either online or in physical stores [2] Application Process - For offline shopping, consumers must download the Cloud Flash app, bind their bank card, and complete real-name verification to apply for the subsidy [2] - For online shopping, the same app and verification process apply, allowing consumers to pay only the amount after the subsidy is deducted [2] - For inquiries regarding the subsidy details, consumers can contact the local business administration or call 95516 [2]

《2026年海南省汽车以旧换新补贴实施细则》出台 汽车以旧换新最高补贴2万元 海南日报海口2025年12月31日讯(海南日报全媒体记者 罗霞)2025年12月31日，省商务厅印发 《2026年海南省汽车以旧换新补贴实施细则》(以下简称《细则》)。《细则》明确，实施2026年海南省 汽车以旧换新补贴政策，汽车报废更新最高补贴2万元，汽车置换更新最高补贴1.5万元。《细则》自 2026年1月1日起执行。 汽车报废更新方面，《细则》明确，对个人消费者报废2013年6月30日(含当日，下同)前注册登记 的汽油乘用车、2015年6月30日前注册登记的柴油及其他燃料乘用车，或2019年12月31日前注册登记的 新能源乘用车，并在海南省注册登记的汽车销售机构购买纳入工业和信息化部《减免车辆购置税的新能 源汽车车型目录》的新能源乘用车或2.0升及以下排量的燃油乘用车，且所购新车在海南省注册登记， 给予一次性补贴。对报废上述符合条件旧车并购买新能源乘用车的，按新车销售价格(价税合计)的12% 给予补贴，补贴金额(向上取整至整元)最高2万元;对报废上述符合条件燃油乘用车并购买2.0升及以下排 量燃油乘用车的，按新车销售价格的10 ...

Core Insights - The new duty-free policy in Hainan has expanded to include departing travelers, allowing them to enjoy duty-free shopping benefits [1] - Since the implementation of the new policy on November 1, 2025, the total amount of duty-free goods purchased by departing travelers has reached 21.056 million yuan [1] Group 1: Policy Changes - The new duty-free shopping policy allows "departing travelers" who are at least 18 years old and hold valid exit documents to purchase duty-free goods [1] - Each departing traveler has an annual duty-free shopping limit of 100,000 yuan, with no restrictions on the number of purchases [1] Group 2: Market Impact - The presence of foreign tourists in duty-free shops has increased, showcasing a diverse range of customers from different backgrounds [1] - Sales departments in duty-free stores are now equipped with professional staff to assist foreign travelers, enhancing the shopping experience [1] Group 3: Regulatory Innovations - Haikou Customs has introduced innovative regulatory measures to ensure the smooth implementation of the new policy, including "immediate review and release" for duty-free products [1] - The customs authority is focused on optimizing the regulatory service process for departing travelers to support the construction of Hainan as an international tourism consumption center [2]