EconomyHainan says it has adapted to new customs regime, with cargo flows improving
Hainan Daily says cargo flows through the island’s seaports have become significantly more efficient since the Hainan Free Trade Port adopted a new trade and investment regime on December 18, 2025. In January-September 2026, foreign trade rose 49.8% year on year and services trade increased 11.7%. New commercial registrations climbed more than 71%, while import clearance times fell around 20%.
Hainan says it has adapted to new customs regime, with cargo flows improving