Your Guide to Getting Lasik Eye Surgery in China

Medical tourism at its best.

by Summer Lin, 30 December 2020

This Day in History: Hainan Island Becomes a Province

On April 13, 1988, Hainan Island and its surrounding island groups, formerly a division of Guangdong, were declared an independent province.

by Jesse Pottinger, 13 April 2023

The State of Surfing in Sanya, the Hawaii of China

The southernmost city on the island province of Hainan is more than just glitzy resorts.

by Rakini Bergundy, 04 January 2021

14 Dazzling New Year's Events in Sanya

We wish you a wonderful and happy New Year!

by Vanessa Jencks, 30 December 2021

Explainer: The Mastermind Behind China's Hybrid Rice

China mourns the passing of food security pioneer Yuan Longping.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 24 May 2021

Visa-Free Travel to Hainan is Back! Here’s What You Need To Know

The news comes as all types of China visas for foreigners get back to normal.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 15 March 2023

Hainan's New Eco-safe Surf Wax Made by South African Expat

Hainan's international entrepreneurs are bringing new eco-friendly products.

by Angela M. Dekenah, 24 May 2021

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