专访海南自贸港研究院郭达：海南要成为引领经贸规则重构的新高地

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start its full island closure on December 18, 2025, aiming to become a significant open gateway for China's new era of foreign trade and actively participate in the restructuring of global economic and trade rules [1][4]. Group 1: Key Policies and Challenges - The core policy of the Hainan Free Trade Port is "zero tariffs," which will transition from a positive and negative list system to a unified negative list, increasing the coverage of zero-tariff goods from 21% to 74% [4][5]. - The challenges faced in the preparation for the closure include establishing a matching tax, financial, and data flow policy system for the unique customs supervision of the special area, enhancing the confidence of residents and businesses, and prioritizing "one-line opening" to create new advantages [4][5]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Industry Benefits - The implementation of "zero tariffs" and other policies is expected to lower production costs, enhance the competitiveness of key industries such as tourism, modern services, and high-tech industries, and attract multinational companies to establish regional headquarters [5][6]. - The "zero tariffs, low tax rates, and simplified tax system" will positively impact Hainan's four leading industries, including high-end service industries, aerospace manufacturing, and marine industries, by facilitating the import of necessary equipment and raw materials [6][7]. Group 3: International Trade Rules and Cooperation - Hainan aims to actively align with high-standard international trade rules, including the CPTPP and DEPA digital trade rules, particularly in areas such as cross-border data flow and digital information protection [1][7]. - The cooperation between Hainan Free Trade Port and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is emphasized, focusing on marine industry integration and offshore RMB bond financing to enhance regional economic integration [9][10][11].