2025服贸会 | 176个国家和地区投资、外向度跃升至35% 海南自由贸易港建设提速

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port is showcasing its achievements and future prospects in service trade, digital trade, industrial innovation, and policy openness at the 2025 China International Service Trade Fair [2] Group 1: Policy and Economic Impact - The Hainan Free Trade Port was officially established with the release of the overall construction plan in 2020 and the enactment of the Hainan Free Trade Port Law in June 2021, which clarified various institutional arrangements [2] - As of now, 176 countries and regions have invested in Hainan, with the province's economic openness increasing from 17.3% in 2018 to 35% in 2024, and both goods and service trade growing at an annual rate exceeding 20% [2] - The actual foreign investment in Hainan has seen an annual growth rate of 36% [2] Group 2: Tax Incentives and Infrastructure Development - From January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2027, enterprises registered and operating in encouraged industries in Hainan will be taxed at a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15%, subject to specific conditions [3] - Hainan has established commercial international submarine cables and is accelerating the construction of additional cables connecting Southeast Asia [3] - The Free Trade Port has launched a multi-functional free trade account, facilitating financial transactions with 42 countries and regions [3] Group 3: Regional Development and Support Services - The Haikou Jiangdong New District has developed 107,000 square meters of rental housing, over five international schools, and a 15-minute basic medical service circle, along with dedicated services for enterprises [4] - Currently, there are 43 Fortune 500 companies in Haikou Jiangdong New District [4] - By 2035, Hainan aims to achieve comprehensive trade and investment freedom, cross-border capital flow, personnel mobility, transportation, and secure data flow, positioning itself as a new highland for China's open economy [4] Group 4: Future Developments - The full island closure of Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially start on December 18 this year, marking a new phase in its development [5] - Post-closure, Hainan will implement various policies, including a directory of taxable imported goods and customs supervision methods for prohibited and restricted imports and exports [5] - Hainan's enhanced openness and improved business environment are expected to provide vast development space and opportunities for domestic and foreign enterprises [5]