2026-01-09
On Jan 1-7 this year, the total value of offshore duty-free shopping across Hainan province reached 1.21 billion yuan ($173.27 million), with 824,000 items purchased by 149,000 shoppers — representing year-on-year increases of 88 percent, 30.3 percent, and 38.3 percent, respectively, according to the latest official figures.
2026-01-07
Hainan's tourism sector opened 2026 with record-breaking numbers during the three-day New Year holiday period, driven by a surge in duty-free shopping and visitor arrivals following the recent launch of island-wide special customs operations.
2025-12-18
As the Hainan Free Trade Port's island-wide special customs operations get underway, the optimization of the offshore duty-free policy, a key step in its opening-up drive, will help turn the island into a consumption hub that offers greater opportunities for both domestic and foreign players.
2025-10-31
Starting Nov 1, Hainan's island-departure duty-free shopping policy will cover more travelers, include more categories, and allow Hainan residents (including expats) who have traveled outside Hainan to buy duty-free goods for immediate pickup for up to one year after their trip.
2025-07-07
Duty-free shopping in Hainan province has surged since a major policy overhaul in 2020, with sales hitting 195.8 billion yuan ($27.3 billion) over the past five years, customs data shows.
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