The southern Chinese province of Hainan is planning to build a submarine cable from the province to Southeast Asian countries, authorities said at a press conference Friday.
KWS, one of the world's leading crop growers and seed producers, will set up a subsidiary in Sanya, Hainan province, as well as launch a center for seed research and development.
Ferry services in South China's Qiongzhou Strait resumed Wednesday after more than 30 hours of suspension due to Typhoon Nangka.
The Third Digital China Summit was held in Fuzhou, Fujian province from Oct 12 to 14, where Hainan set up a special pavilion to display the province’s various innovative digital systems and applications.
Han Shengjian, head of the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, introducing the opportunities that the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) can bring to the travel retail and luxury industries.
Typhoon Nangka, the first typhoon to hit Hainan this year, has forced the cancellation of 191 flights and ferry and rail services, as well as the closure of scenic spots on the island province.
Three typhoons are expected to successively hit South China's island province of Hainan in mid-October, local weather station forecasted.
