Core Viewpoint - Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially launch its island-wide customs closure operation on December 18, marking a new phase in its development, with a focus on expanding the scope of "zero tariff" imports [1][2]. Group 1: Zero Tariff Policy - The Hainan Free Trade Port has established a policy system centered on "zero tariff" and "low tax rate," with the zero tariff policy previously implemented through a positive list model [2]. - As of May 2025, the cumulative value of "zero tariff" imports reached 22.69 billion yuan, resulting in a tax reduction of 4.32 billion yuan [2]. - After the customs closure, the scope of zero tariff goods will shift to a negative list management approach, allowing 6,637 items to be imported at zero tariff, which is approximately 74% of all taxable goods, an increase of nearly 53 percentage points compared to before [2][3]. Group 2: Beneficiary Entities - Three types of entities can apply for the zero tariff policy: enterprises, public institutions, and private non-enterprise units in technology and education [2][3]. Group 3: Processing and Value-Added Tax Exemption - The zero tariff policy includes a processing value-added tax exemption, where goods processed from zero tariff imports can enter the mainland without import duties if the value added is 30% or more [3]. - The previous requirement for enterprises to have 60% of their revenue from encouraged industries to qualify for this exemption has been removed, broadening eligibility [3][4]. Group 4: Low Tax Rate Policy - In addition to zero tariffs, the Hainan Free Trade Port features a low tax rate policy, implementing a dual 15% corporate income tax incentive for encouraged industries [5][6]. - By the end of 2024, nearly 4,300 enterprises and over 39,000 individuals had benefited from the dual 15% income tax policy [6]. Group 5: Industry Development and Support - The policies are expected to significantly boost industries such as pharmaceuticals and high-end food processing, with the processing value-added tax exemption further relaxing eligibility criteria for enterprises [6][8]. - The Hainan Free Trade Port aims to become a global trade hub, enhancing trade resource and factor aggregation, and extending its industrial, supply, and value chains [8].

Group 1 - In the first half of the year, 34 projects in key industrial sectors in Hainan were signed, with a total investment of 21.57 billion yuan, achieving 54% of the annual signing investment plan of 40 billion yuan [1] - The Hainan Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology actively utilized platforms such as the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Conference and the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo to attract leading enterprises for investment cooperation [1] - A global investment promotion conference for high-tech industries was successfully held, inviting 120 key domestic and foreign enterprises and over 300 entrepreneurs to participate [1] Group 2 - Under the support of multiple comprehensive policies, including large-scale equipment updates and consumption replacement policies, industrial technology transformation investment in Hainan increased by 159.9% from January to May, with a growth rate 218.2% higher than the same period last year [2]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Hainan Free Trade Port, with its full closure set to begin on December 18, 2023, marks a significant milestone in China's economic development, transforming Hainan into a major international trade and financial hub [3][5]. Group 1: Hainan Free Trade Port Overview - The full closure of Hainan signifies the formation of China's largest free trade port, characterized by a regulatory model of "one line open, two lines controlled, and free movement within the island" [6][8]. - The "one line" refers to the open trade with foreign countries, while the "two lines" pertain to the control of goods entering the mainland from Hainan [9][14]. - After the closure, the proportion of zero-tariff goods will increase from 21% to 74%, expanding from 1,900 to approximately 6,600 tariff items [11][12]. Group 2: Economic Implications - Hainan's GDP is projected to reach 793.6 billion yuan in 2024, with a population of 10.48 million and a per capita GDP of 76,000 yuan, indicating room for growth compared to other regions [21]. - The traditional economic pillars of tourism, real estate, and tropical agriculture are evolving, with new focus areas including modern services, high-tech industries, and efficient tropical agriculture [22][23]. - The four main industries are expected to account for over two-thirds of the province's total value added, reflecting a significant structural shift in the economy [23]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The Hainan Free Trade Port aims to attract high-tech enterprises and talent through favorable tax policies, such as a 15% corporate income tax rate and capped personal income tax for high-end talent [19][27][28]. - The development of modern services and digital economy is supported by policies that facilitate data flow and international telecommunications [26]. - As the free trade port operates, Hainan is positioned to accelerate its economic growth, potentially reaching the trillion-yuan GDP club [30].