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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
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
Sanya is Slowly Lifting Lockdown – 6 Things You Need to Know
Some measures have been lifted.
by Alistair Baker-Brian, 15 September 2022
Hainan Officials Gambling & Fighting During COVID Outbreak
Six officials have been punished for dereliction of duty during the island's COVID-19 battle.
by Lars James Hamer, 16 August 2022
*Some* Hainan Tourists Allowed to Leave the Island
I'm an expat, get me out of here!
by Ned Kelly, 11 August 2022
Typhoon Mulan Heading for Guangdong and Hainan
Typhoon Mulan is heading towards Guangdong and Hainan.
by Lars James Hamer, 09 August 2022
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
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June 1, 2023
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Does New Research Point to COVID-19 Origin?...
July 29, 2022
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37 Greater China Restaurants Make Asia's 50...
March 29, 2022
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WeChat Pay Seems To Be Unfrozen (For Now)...
November 17, 2021
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The 6 Most Viral Memes in China in 2015
December 22, 2015
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