The first China (Hainan) International Watermelon and Melon Industry Development Congress opened on Jan 6 in Sanya.
China successfully sent three new satellites into space from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan on Monday.
The first Seed Industry Scientists Award Ceremony was held in Sanya on Jan 5, where 19 experts and three scientific research teams won awards.
During the New Year Day holiday, which fell from Dec 31, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023, Hainan received over 1 million tourists.
George Meicho Fu has been commuting between Hainan and Japan a lot in recent years.
With enhanced epidemic control measures in place as the winter peak tourism season unfolds in Hainan province, offshore duty-free shopping in the province continues to pick up speed. Merchants have cashed in on the New Year holiday so far.
Hainan has continued to see rapid growth in its service imports and exports over the past 11 months.
