Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully completed its first month of operation since the full closure on December 18, 2025, with smooth and efficient customs operations [1] Group 1: Customs Operations - As of January 17, 2026, Haikou Customs has supervised "zero tariff" goods worth 750 million yuan and processed value-added goods exempt from tariffs worth 85.867 million yuan [1] - The overall operation of the customs has been stable and orderly, with policies being effectively implemented [1] Group 2: Duty-Free Market Performance - The duty-free shopping market in Hainan reported impressive figures, with total shopping amounts reaching 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.8% [1] - The number of shoppers reached 745,000, marking a 30.2% increase year-on-year, while the number of items purchased was 3.494 million, up by 14.6% [1] Group 3: Passenger Traffic - Haikou Customs monitored 311,000 inbound and outbound passengers at Hainan's air ports, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 48.8% [1] Group 4: Policy Adjustments - Starting November 1, 2025, the Hainan duty-free policy was adjusted, increasing the number of exempted product categories from 45 to 47, including new electronic products like digital cameras and drones [1] - The policy expansion allows departing travelers to enjoy duty-free shopping, which is expected to boost the proportion of international tourists participating in duty-free shopping [1] Group 5: Tourism Growth - The implementation of the closure operation has led to a notable increase in the number of tourists from major European and American countries since December 2025, becoming a key highlight for annual growth [1]

三亚市旅游发展局相关负责人透露，随着封关运作的实施，2025年12月欧美主要国家游客增速显著提 升，成为全年增长的主要亮点。 自2025年11月1日起，海南离岛免税政策迎来新一轮调整，带来两个显著变化：免税商品类别由45类增 至47类，新增了数码摄影器材、微型无人机等电子产品；享惠对象进一步扩大，允许离境旅客享受离岛 免税购物政策，直接带动国际游客免税购物占比提升。 本报北京/海口1月18日讯（记者顾阳、潘世鹏）海南自由贸易港全岛封关运作18日迎来"满月"。记者从 全国海关工作会议获悉，自2025年12月18日海南自贸港封关以来，截至2026年1月17日，海口海关在"一 线"监管"零关税"货物7.5亿元，在"二线"监管销往内地的加工增值免关税货物8586.7万元。封关以来， 各项政策扎实推进，口岸通关顺畅高效，整体运行平稳有序。 封关首月，离岛免税市场也交出亮眼答卷。据统计，海口海关共监管离岛免税购物金额48.6亿元，同比 增长46.8%；购物人数74.5万人次，同比增长30.2%；购物件数349.4万件，同比增长14.6%。此外，海口 海关共监管海南空港口岸进出境人员31.1万人次，同比增长48.8%。 ...

Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully operated under full closure for one month as of January 18, 2026, with smooth and efficient customs operations [1] - The duty-free shopping market in Hainan has shown significant growth, with a total shopping amount of 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.8% [1] - New adjustments to the duty-free policy have expanded the categories of exempt goods and the beneficiaries, enhancing the attractiveness for international tourists [1] Customs Operations - Since the full closure on December 18, 2025, Hainan's customs has monitored "zero tariff" goods worth 750 million yuan and processed value-added goods worth 85.867 million yuan [1] - The overall operation of customs has been reported as stable and orderly, with efficient port clearance [1] Duty-Free Market Performance - The total amount of duty-free shopping reached 4.86 billion yuan, with 745,000 shoppers participating, marking a 30.2% increase in visitor numbers [1] - The number of items purchased in the duty-free market was 3.494 million, reflecting a 14.6% year-on-year growth [1] Policy Adjustments - As of November 1, 2025, the duty-free policy has been adjusted to include 47 categories of goods, adding electronic products such as digital cameras and drones [1] - The policy now allows departing travelers to enjoy duty-free shopping, which has increased the proportion of international tourists participating in the duty-free market [1] Tourism Growth - The implementation of the full closure has led to a significant increase in the number of tourists from major European and American countries, becoming a highlight of growth for the year [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in duty-free shopping in Hainan since the implementation of new policies following the closure of the free trade port on December 18, 2025, with over 585,000 shoppers spending nearly 3.89 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.4% and 49.6% respectively [1][2] - The number of duty-free product categories has expanded from 45 to 47, now including electronic products such as digital cameras and drones, which has contributed to the shopping surge [1] - Daily average shopping figures post-closure indicate approximately 24,000 shoppers and a total daily spending of 160 million yuan, surpassing pre-closure levels [1] Group 2 - The customs authority reported that since the closure, 18,000 tons of goods have been monitored under a "one-line" customs clearance model, with zero-tariff imports valued at 460 million yuan and duty-free goods amounting to 6.2128 million yuan [2] - The number of newly registered foreign trade enterprises in Hainan reached 4,709 within 24 days post-closure, equivalent to the total for an entire quarter in 2024, bringing the total to over 100,000 [2] - Hainan's total goods trade import and export reached 21.42 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19.6%, with imports and exports increasing by 13.3% and 31.6% respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - In 2025, China's foreign trade achieved a total import and export value of 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a growth of 3.8%, with exports at 26.99 trillion yuan (up 6.1%) and imports at 18.48 trillion yuan (up 0.5%) [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - The scale of foreign trade reached a new high, with a significant increase in the share of private enterprises in total foreign trade value, rising by 1.8 percentage points to 57.3% [1] - Foreign-funded enterprises recorded an import and export value of 13.27 trillion yuan, growing by 3.7%, maintaining growth for seven consecutive quarters [1] - State-owned enterprises had an import and export value of 6.06 trillion yuan, accounting for 13.3% of total foreign trade, with an average import and export value of 9.4 billion yuan per enterprise, the highest among all types of enterprises [1] Group 2: Regional Contributions - Various regions in China leveraged their geographical advantages and resource endowments to contribute to steady growth in imports and exports, with notable performances from foreign trade provinces, border areas, and key regions [2] Group 3: Growth Drivers - The growth in exports was driven by reasonable volume growth and effective quality improvement, particularly through innovation, green initiatives, and cooperation [2] - High-tech product exports contributed 2.4 percentage points to overall export growth, with specialized equipment, high-end machine tools, and industrial robots seeing export increases of 20.6%, 21.5%, and 48.7% respectively [2] - In the green energy sector, exports of lithium batteries and wind turbine generators grew by 26.2% and 48.7%, respectively, while electric motorcycles and railway electric locomotives saw growth rates of 18.1% and 27.1% [2] Group 4: Market Diversification - China's export markets became more diversified, with exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative increasing by 11.2%, contributing 5.4 percentage points to overall export growth [3] - ASEAN has remained China's largest export market for three consecutive years, with emerging markets in Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa showing faster growth rates than the overall average [3] Group 5: Technological Advancements - The export of artificial intelligence-related products showed significant growth, with exports of optical transceiver modules for high-end graphics cards increasing by nearly 60% [3] - Exports of large transformers and energy storage batteries grew by 18.8%, while both handling robots and welding robots saw export growth rates exceeding 60% [3] - Smartwatches and smart toys from China were sold in over 170 countries and regions, indicating strong global demand [3] Group 6: Hainan Free Trade Port - The Hainan Free Trade Port officially started its full island closure on December 18, 2025, with policies effectively implemented, leading to smooth and efficient operations [4] - The number of people participating in duty-free shopping in Hainan reached 585,000, with total spending of 3.89 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32.4% and 49.6%, respectively [4] - The categories of duty-free goods expanded from 45 to 47, including new electronic products, enhancing the attractiveness of the shopping experience [4]

Core Insights - The Hainan Free Trade Port has been operational for nearly a month, with smooth and efficient entry and exit processes, indicating stable overall operations [1] Group 1: Policy Developments - The number of duty-free shopping categories has increased from 45 to 47, now including digital cameras and mini drones [1] - The benefits of the duty-free shopping policy have been expanded to travelers departing from Hainan Island [1] Group 2: Market Performance - From December 18, 2025, to January 10, 2026, the number of duty-free shoppers reached 585,000, with total spending amounting to 3.89 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32.4% and 49.6% respectively [1] - On average, 24,000 people per day engaged in duty-free shopping in Hainan, with daily spending totaling 160 million yuan, both figures exceeding pre-closure levels [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully implemented its closure operation, leading to significant economic benefits, including increased foreign trade and a surge in duty-free shopping activity [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Effects - Since the closure operation began, customs have regulated 18,000 tons of goods under the "first line" customs clearance model, with zero-tariff imports valued at 460 million yuan and duty-free sales amounting to 6.2128 million yuan [1]. - Local enterprises, hospitals, and research institutions have benefited from zero-tariff materials and equipment, while tourism and transportation sectors have enjoyed zero-tariff operational vehicles [1]. Group 2: Increased Business Attraction - The closure has attracted a significant number of businesses, with 4,709 new foreign trade enterprises registered in Hainan, equating to the total number of registrations in a quarter of 2024 [2]. - The total number of registered foreign trade enterprises in Hainan has exceeded 100,000 [2]. - Hainan's foreign trade has seen rapid growth, with total goods trade imports and exports reaching 21.42 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, with imports and exports growing by 13.3% and 31.6%, respectively [2]. Group 3: Duty-Free Shopping Growth - The categories of duty-free goods have expanded from 45 to 47, now including electronic products such as digital cameras and drones [2]. - The number of duty-free shoppers has reached 585,000, with total spending of 3.89 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32.4% and 49.6%, respectively [2]. - On average, 24,000 people are shopping duty-free daily in Hainan, with daily spending totaling 160 million yuan, surpassing pre-closure levels [2].

经济观察网 海关总署副署长王军14日在国新办新闻发布会上表示，经过一轮政策调整，离岛免税商品 类别由45类扩大到47类，新增了数码摄影器材、微型无人机等电子产品。同时，享惠对象进一步扩大到 从海南岛离境的旅客。封关之后截至本月上旬，海南离岛免税购物人数58.5万人次、金额38.9亿元，同 比分别增长32.4%和49.6%，相当于平均每天有2.4万人在海南进行免税购物，日均购物总额达到1.6亿 元，均高于封关之前。 ...

Core Insights - The Hainan Free Trade Port has shown significant growth in duty-free shopping and trade activities since its closure on December 18, 2025, with a notable increase in both the number of shoppers and the total spending [1][3]. Group 1: Policy Effects - Since the implementation of the closure, customs have effectively managed 18,000 tons of goods under a "zero tariff" regime, with imports valued at 460 million yuan and duty-free goods amounting to 62.128 million yuan [2]. - Local enterprises, hospitals, and research institutions have benefited from the "zero tariff" policy, allowing them to access essential materials and equipment [2]. - The customs also regulated 56.816 million yuan worth of goods exported to the mainland, exempting 2.301 million yuan in import duties, which has helped local businesses enhance their industrial chains and value-added services [2]. Group 2: Trade Growth - The Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted a significant number of new foreign trade enterprises, with 4,709 new registrations since the closure, equating to the total number of registrations in a typical quarter of 2024 [2]. - The total trade volume for Hainan reached 21.42 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, with imports and exports growing by 13.3% and 31.6%, respectively [2]. Group 3: Duty-Free Shopping Trends - The number of duty-free shoppers reached 585,000, with total spending amounting to 3.89 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32.4% and 49.6% [3]. - On average, 24,000 people engaged in duty-free shopping daily, with daily spending averaging 160 million yuan, surpassing pre-closure levels [3]. - The range of duty-free products has expanded from 45 to 47 categories, now including electronic items such as digital cameras and drones, with the benefits extended to travelers departing from Hainan [3].

Core Insights - The official launch of Hainan's full island closure operation on December 18, 2025, has not resulted in the anticipated sense of isolation but instead has generated significant consumer activity and sales growth, particularly in duty-free shopping [1][3][31] Group 1: Policy Changes and Economic Impact - The closure policy has transformed Hainan into a special customs supervision area, enhancing openness to foreign trade while maintaining internal management [5][7] - The range of zero-tariff goods has expanded from 21% to 74%, covering approximately 6,600 tariff items, which is expected to save companies about 20% in tax costs [9][11] - Ordinary residents can now purchase duty-free goods up to 100,000 yuan annually, making duty-free shopping a regular convenience rather than just a tourist benefit [13][15] Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Market Response - From December 18 to 21, Sanya's duty-free sales exceeded 100 million yuan for four consecutive days, with a total sales milestone of over 20 billion yuan achieved on December 19 [18][19] - The expansion of duty-free categories and increased discounts have significantly boosted consumer enthusiasm, with popular items including electronics and jewelry seeing substantial price reductions [21][23] - The trend of flying to Hainan for shopping has surged, with a 75% increase in flight bookings around the New Year holiday, indicating a growing interest in the region as a shopping destination [26][28] Group 3: Long-term Strategic Vision - Hainan's closure is viewed as a critical step in its development into a global leisure and vacation destination, with the potential to drive long-term growth in tourism, duty-free, and related industries [31][33] - The strategic positioning of Hainan as a hub for Southeast Asia and global markets is expected to enhance local infrastructure and attract talent, fostering a positive economic cycle [35][39] - The ongoing development of Hainan's free trade port is part of a broader commitment to open up various sectors, including healthcare and education, which will further enhance its appeal as a destination [37][40][42]