《人民日报》：海南打造高水平对外开放新高地

Core Viewpoint - Hainan is actively working to establish itself as a high-level open economy, enhancing trade facilitation and attracting foreign investment through various policies and initiatives [2][3]. Group 1: Trade Facilitation and Policy Implementation - Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start full island closure on December 18, 2023, aiming to become a significant gateway for China's new era of opening up [2]. - The province is expanding its institutional openness and improving the level of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation [2][3]. - The introduction of a "no-feeling customs clearance" system has streamlined the entry process for travelers, with nearly 90% of foreign visitors entering Hainan being exempt from visas [3]. Group 2: Growth in Foreign Visitors and Digital Trade - As of mid-October 2023, over 1.06 million foreign visitors have entered Hainan, with a significant portion benefiting from the visa exemption policy [3]. - Hainan's digital trade exports reached 16.93 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 79.7% year-on-year increase, with cross-border e-commerce trade amounting to 8.51 billion yuan [4]. Group 3: Medical and Biotechnology Sector Development - The Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone has seen the establishment of over 30 medical institutions, attracting more than 180 pharmaceutical and medical device companies [5]. - The approval process for medical devices has been expedited, with the average time for approval reduced by two years due to supportive policies [5].