Core Viewpoint - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port's full island customs closure on December 18, 2025, marks a significant step in China's commitment to high-level openness and the establishment of an open world economy [3][12]. Group 1: Economic Impact - The "zero tariff" policy implemented in Hainan signifies its role as a model and driving force in the national reform and opening-up process, with the proportion of zero-tariff goods increasing from 21% to 74% [8]. - Approximately 6,600 tariff items will be included under the zero-tariff policy, covering nearly all production equipment and raw materials, potentially saving about 20% in tax costs for importing equipment [8]. - The processing and value-added tax exemption policy has been upgraded, removing restrictions on the income proportion of encouraged industries and expanding the range of imported materials [8]. Group 2: Business Opportunities - Hainan Hongyan Food Co., a company specializing in high-quality beef products, has expressed confidence in the historical significance of the customs closure and is increasing R&D investments to align new products with market demands [4][8]. - Jingrun Pearl Group, which imports high-end pearl materials, anticipates significant benefits from the zero-tariff policy on imported raw materials, allowing for more competitive pricing and increased market share [9]. Group 3: Implementation and Future Steps - As of December 10, 2025, 5,011 out of 7,080 entities have been approved for zero-tariff imports, with 136 pilot enterprises for the processing and value-added tax exemption policy [11]. - The central economic work conference emphasized the need for steady progress in institutional opening and the orderly expansion of service sector autonomy, which is crucial for the execution of policies post-customs closure [11]. - Future focus areas include establishing connections between the Hainan Free Trade Port and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, particularly through cross-sea projects [12].