Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in duty-free shopping in Hainan since the implementation of new policies following the closure of the free trade port on December 18, 2025, with over 585,000 shoppers spending nearly 3.89 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.4% and 49.6% respectively [1][2] - The number of duty-free product categories has expanded from 45 to 47, now including electronic products such as digital cameras and drones, which has contributed to the shopping surge [1] - Daily average shopping figures post-closure indicate approximately 24,000 shoppers and a total daily spending of 160 million yuan, surpassing pre-closure levels [1] Group 2 - The customs authority reported that since the closure, 18,000 tons of goods have been monitored under a "one-line" customs clearance model, with zero-tariff imports valued at 460 million yuan and duty-free goods amounting to 6.2128 million yuan [2] - The number of newly registered foreign trade enterprises in Hainan reached 4,709 within 24 days post-closure, equivalent to the total for an entire quarter in 2024, bringing the total to over 100,000 [2] - Hainan's total goods trade import and export reached 21.42 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19.6%, with imports and exports increasing by 13.3% and 31.6% respectively [2]
封关后日均2.4万人在海南免税购物
Hai Nan Ri Bao·2026-01-15 02:13