Sand beaches, oceanic scenery, tropical weather ... that might be people's impression on Hainan, an island province in the south of China. But now, something more is on the way – free trade.
Over 400 top brands from more than 50 countries around the world are due to participate in the first China International Consumer Products Expo, which is set to take place at Haikou International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hainan from May 7 to 10.
"Institutional innovation" has become a buzzword among deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from South China's Hainan province during this year's ongoing two sessions.
The Hainan delegation to the National People's Congress has submitted five motions and raised six suggestions, all of which are in the name of the delegation, during the fourth session of the 13th NPC.
The Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University is expected to become a new engine for the advancement of seed science and technology over the next three to five years, using a team of world-class talents.
For this year, 34-year-old Chen Piao has worked out a busy schedule as secretary of the Muba village Communist Party of China branch in southeastern Hainan province.
During the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Mao Wanchun, CPPCC National Committee member and chairperson of the CPPCC Hainan Committee, raised a suggestion to initiate independent customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port as soon as possible.
