Hainan Laocheng Economic Development Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "Development Zone") was founded in May 1988.
Qingshuiwan International Information Industrial Park is located in Qingshuiwan Natural Scenic Area.
Meilan Airport Industrial Park is located in Yanfeng Town of Haikou City, east of Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Haikou National Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, the only national hi-tech industrial development zone in Hainan, was established in 1991.
The establishment of Haikou Integrated Free Trade Zone (HKIFTZ) was approved by the State Council on December 22, 2008.
Hainan province has named the MICE industry as one of its 12 most important industries for structural optimization and boosting economic growth in its 13th Five-Year Plan.
Tourism has been identified as the top priority among Hainan's 12 preferential industries.