“充满信心”！海南自贸港即将封关启新程

Group 1 - Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start island-wide customs closure operations on December 18, marking a significant step in China's commitment to high-level opening-up and the construction of an open world economy [3] - The customs closure will create a special customs supervision area in Hainan, characterized by a policy system of "free on the first line, controlled on the second line, and free within the island" [3][5] - The strategic goal of building Hainan Free Trade Port is to establish it as a key gateway for China's new era of opening-up [3] Group 2 - Hainan has constructed 8 open ports and 10 second-line ports with regulatory facilities, ensuring that hardware conditions for customs closure operations are fully met [8] - The modern inspection facilities at the new Haikou Port and Nanyang Port cover an area of approximately 230,000 square meters, supporting the customs closure operations [8][10] - The customs regulatory system has been established to include tax collection, customs supervision, and risk prevention, with a smart regulatory platform connected to various national and provincial systems [10][12] Group 3 - The tax policy includes a dual 15% preferential tax rate for enterprises and individuals, and the scope of the duty-free policy for processed goods has been expanded to the entire island [15][18] - The zero-tariff list has expanded from over 1,900 items to more than 6,600 items, increasing its proportion from 21% to 74% of all taxable items [18] - The introduction of a negative list for import and export goods represents a new exploration of trade management, allowing for more open arrangements [18][20] Group 4 - Hainan's modern service industry achieved a value of 160.495 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, accounting for over 28% of the regional GDP [23] - The construction of a modern industrial system with Hainan characteristics is accelerating, supported by the national strategy of building the Hainan Free Trade Port [24][25] - The establishment of a global repair center for medical devices in Haikou is an example of the new policies facilitating business operations in the free trade port [22] Group 5 - Hainan is becoming a frontier for domestic and foreign enterprises to allocate global resources and participate in international competition [29] - The successful implementation of customs closure operations is expected to significantly enhance the depth of reform and opening-up in China [29]