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jul25
Hainan emerges as China’s premier international medical tourism destination
Nestled in the coastal town of Boao in south China’s Hainan Province, the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone is rapidly becoming a leading hub for health and innovation in China, drawing increasing attention from around the world.
Hailed as China’s sole “medical special zone,” the pilot zone is home to over 30 top-tier domestic and international medical institutions. Thanks to special policy support, the medical zone has introduced 485 advanced medicines and medical devices approved overseas but not yet available in the domestic market, benefiting over 130,000 patients.
Plagued by growing lumps on his chest and back that interfered with his work, Canadian figure skating coach Mark Batka chose to undergo surgery during a four-day wellness trip to the pilot zone.
“In Canada, it is more expensive, and also it takes time to book it. And I was here, so I thought I would give it a try and I was very happy and I think it went very well,” he said.
Mark is just one of many international visitors who have benefited from the medical zone’s services, which go beyond world-class treatments to offer a holistic experience, ranging from premium health check-ups and a fusion of traditional Chinese and Western therapies to cultural activities like incense appreciation, tea ceremonies and calligraphy.
The Boao Yiling Life Care Center, a premier integrated medical service provider within the medical zone, offers a wide range of services like health management, disease prevention, specialized treatments, rehabilitation, and mental wellness.
Janet Wong, who is part of the Canadian wellness tour group with Mark, said she was astounded by the high-end health check-up she received at the life care center.
“We were so amazed right from the start when we arrived,” she said, adding that the treatments were excellent and the medical check-up was incredibly thorough.
“In some ways, it does feel like a vacation,” said Stephanie Wing See Yau, another member of the Canadian group, praising the center as a truly top-notch facility.
“It’s very impressive how they put all these treatments in one place,” she said, noting that it’s refreshing to see a focus on overall wellness, not just physical, but mental as well. She described the medical tour as a great experience and said she would definitely recommend it to her friends.
As part of its push to become the “capital of medical tourism,” the pilot zone has launched 25 specialized routes tailored to diverse needs, from traditional Chinese medicine and chronic disease management to luxury diagnostics and cosmetic rehabilitation, gaining growing popularity worldwide. It has also become a key platform supporting Hainan’s efforts to build an international hub for tourism and consumption.
In 2024, the pilot zone attracted over 410,000 medical visitors, up 36.76 percent year on year. So far this year, the medical zone has already welcomed 188,300 medical tourists from countries including Canada, Spain, Russia, Uzbekistan and Cuba.
Kareldus Agas, director of International Tourism Promotion, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, was deeply impressed by the comprehensive services in Lecheng after experiencing health projects featuring traditional Chinese cultural activities like calligraphy and Chinese cupping.
He said Lecheng offered not only cutting-edge medical services but also a seamless blend of relaxation, wellness and spiritual healing, creating a truly remarkable experience. Even without the need for medical treatment, he expressed a strong desire to return, simply to enjoy the unique sense of relaxation it provides.
The medical zone has established partnerships with over 180 pharmaceutical and medical device companies from 20 countries, ensuring access to advanced international medical services for both domestic and international visitors, said He Ying, an official with the medical tourism department of the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone Administration.
He added that the zone will continue to strengthen its service platforms and international reception capabilities, with the goal of becoming a world-class medical tourism destination.
As part of its broader economic strategy, China is building Hainan into a Free Trade Port and aims to transform the province into a globally influential tourism and consumption destination by 2035.
https://www.macaubusiness.com/hainan-emerges-as-chinas-premier-international-medical-tourism-destination/
abril 25
Hong Kong and Macau have signed an agreement to strengthen tourism cooperation with the island province of Hainan.
The agreement aims to generate mutual benefits through brand building, shared resources, marketing efforts, and talent exchange.
According to local media, a key collaboration involves a network of multi-stop routes connecting the three regions, forming what authorities term the “Golden Tourism Triangle.”
The partnership will leverage existing policies, including Hainan’s visa-free entry arrangements for travellers from 77 countries.
Under additional regulations, foreign tourists from countries with diplomatic ties to China are allowed entry to Hainan visa-free for up to 144 hours — provided they first arrive in Hong Kong or Macau and join a tour group.
Furthermore, foreign travellers from 54 countries can transit through China without a visa for up to 240 hours, as long as they are en route to a third country or region. This policy applies to 24 provinces and 60 designated ports across the Chinese mainland.
At the Boao Forum for Asia – held between 25 and 28 March – Hainan and Hong Kong authorities signed a memorandum to signal closer cooperation.
The underlying message is that “Hong Kong and Macau will provide what Hainan needs, while Hainan has what the two special administrative regions require.”
https://www.macaubusiness.com/hong-kong-macau-and-hainan-to-form-tourism-triangle/
jan25
Hainan to start independent customs operations by end of 2025
Hainan is intensifying efforts to build itself into a free trade port (FTP), aiming to establish independent customs operations by the end of 2025, according to a government work report presented at the annual session of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress, which opened on Tuesday.
This year Hainan plans to introduce key policies, including a catalog of taxable imported goods, a list of prohibited and restricted items for import and export and customs supervision regulations, the report stated.
According to Chi Fulin, head of the Hainan-based China Institute for Reform and Development, the independent customs operations will leverage the province’s strategic geographic location, strengthening its role as a key hub for economic and trade cooperation between China and other member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and for the development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
China released a master plan in June 2020 to build Hainan into a globally influential, high-level free trade port by the middle of the century.
With the building of the Hainan FTP, the number of newly registered foreign trade companies in the province has surpassed 70,000 since June 2020, contributing significantly to the growth of Hainan’s foreign trade.
https://www.macaubusiness.com/hainan-to-start-independent-customs-operations-by-end-of-2025/
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