新华社：封关满月！海南自贸港焕发开放新气象

Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully operated for one month, showcasing significant policy benefits, vibrant business and tourism activities, and an upgraded transportation network [1] Policy Benefits - Hainan Hai Run Pearl Co., Ltd. benefits from the processing and value-added policies, reducing the comprehensive tax rate from 52% to approximately 26%, allowing for more funds for R&D [2] - As of January 17, 2026, Hainan Customs reported zero-tariff goods worth 750 million yuan under "first-line" supervision and 85.867 million yuan of tariff-exempt goods under "second-line" supervision [2] - Hainan Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. imported valve equipment worth about 2.4 million yuan, saving approximately 900,000 yuan in taxes [2] Business Opportunities - The average daily number of people engaging in duty-free shopping is about 25,000 [4] - From December 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026, duty-free shopping amounted to 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.8%, with 745,000 shoppers, up 30.2% [5] - A total of 5,132 new foreign trade enterprises were registered in Hainan within a month, indicating a growing interest in the region [5] Transportation Expansion - The first seventh freedom passenger route in China was launched, connecting Prague, Czech Republic, to Sanya, marking a significant step in Hainan's aviation sector [6] - The number of large vessels navigating to Hainan has increased, with a nearly 20% year-on-year growth in the number of large ships being piloted since the port's closure [7]