新华鲜报｜历史性时刻！海南自贸港正式启动全岛封关

Core Viewpoint - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone in China's opening-up strategy, with the entire island becoming a customs supervision special area, facilitating a new model of "one line open, one line controlled, and free flow within the island" [1][5]. Group 1: Opening and Policy Changes - The full closure of Hainan is not a form of isolation but rather an expansion of openness, with the range of "zero tariff" goods increasing to over 6,600 tax items, stimulating new industrial vitality [3][5]. - On the first day of closure, it is expected that Hainan's open ports, including Yangpu Port and Sanya Phoenix International Airport, will import "zero tariff" goods worth over 500 million yuan, including crude oil, medical equipment, and food raw materials [3][5]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The closure of the island is a crucial step in supporting the national development strategy, positioning Hainan as a key gateway to the Chinese market, especially in the context of global changes [5][7]. - Hainan aims to become a leading portal for a new era of openness, emphasizing institutional innovation and a systematic approach to policy development [5][7]. Group 3: Impact on Individuals - For individuals, traveling to Hainan for business or leisure will remain seamless without additional documentation, enhancing the consumer experience in tourism and shopping [7]. - Recent adjustments to the duty-free policy have expanded the range of exempted goods, making global purchases more convenient and affordable for consumers [7].