封关满月！海南自贸港焕发开放新气象

Core Insights - The Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully operated for one month, showcasing significant policy benefits, increased commercial activities, and enhanced transportation networks [1][2][3] Policy Benefits - Hainan's Free Trade Port has implemented "zero tariff" policies, benefiting companies like Hainan Hairun Pearl Co., which has seen its comprehensive tax rate drop from 52% to approximately 26%, allowing for more funds for R&D [1] - The Haikou Customs reported that from December 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026, it supervised "zero tariff" goods worth 750 million yuan and processing value-added goods worth 85.867 million yuan [1] Commercial Activity - An average of about 25,000 people engage in duty-free shopping daily, with Haikou Customs reporting a total duty-free shopping amount of 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.8% [3][5] - The number of registered foreign trade enterprises in Hainan increased by 5,132 within the month following the port's closure, indicating a surge in business interest [3] Transportation Developments - The opening of China's first seventh freedom passenger route marks a significant step in the aviation sector, enhancing Hainan's connectivity with Europe and Asia [5][6] - The maritime sector has also seen improvements, with a notable increase in the number of large vessels being piloted, with a nearly 20% year-on-year growth in large vessel pilotage since the port's closure [7]