Cutting through an overload of information to get to the heart of the story, this is the point.
China's southernmost province spans 35,400 square kilometers with a population of over 10 million.
Once a remote and underdeveloped island,
it has transformed itself into a rising hub for international trade and investment.
A key part of this transformation is the Hainan Free Trade Port,
which has garnered global attention and has been highlighted in China's Government Work Report for seven consecutive years.
By the end of 2025, Hainan plans to establish independent customs operations,
a significant milestone in its development.
What are these operations?
How will they impact Hainan, the world and even you?
What makes this beautiful island so uniquely attractive?
Welcome to the forefront.
I'm Liu Xin, coming to you in Beijing.
My guest today is Liu Xiaoming, Governor of Hainan Province.
Implementing independent customs operations is a landmark project and that transforming the Hainan Free Trade Port into a crucial gateway for China's opening up in a new era.
By the end of 2025,
Hainan is set to become the world's largest free trade port with its special customs supervision model.
With independent customs operations as the top priority,
the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port has made steady progress.
Key task lists, project schedules and stress tests have met annual targets.