人民日报:全岛封关运作“满月” 海南自贸港开放展新篇
Ren Min Ri Bao·2026-01-19 07:05

Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has been operational for one month, showing significant growth in duty-free shopping and international travel [2][5] - The Chinese government emphasizes high-standard construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port as part of the 14th Five-Year Plan [2][3] Group 1: Economic Activity - From December 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026, Hainan saw 745,000 duty-free shopping visits, generating 4.86 billion yuan in sales, marking year-on-year increases of 30.2% and 46.8% respectively [2] - Daily average duty-free shopping in Hainan reached 24,000 visitors and approximately 160 million yuan in total spending [6] Group 2: International Connectivity - A new direct flight route from Prague to Sanya has been established, enhancing travel convenience and attracting international visitors [4] - The number of foreign travelers entering Hainan increased by 46% to 186,000, with visa-free entries accounting for 93% of total foreign arrivals [5] Group 3: Business Environment - The implementation of the "two ends outside" bonded maintenance policy has reduced costs for companies, with expected cost reductions of 20% to 30% for medical technology firms [6] - A total of 5,132 new foreign trade enterprises were registered in Hainan from December 18, 2025, to January 17, 2026, equivalent to the quarterly registration number of 2024 [6]