Cooperation in maritime industries, scientific research and environmental protection will be further enhanced between Hainan and other maritime economies, officials said on Saturday during the Boao Forum for Asia.
Efforts to develop holistic tourism in the country are underway and visitors to Hainan Island early last year were beginning to see and feel the emerging changes.
Hainan, the country's youngest province, celebrates its 30th anniversary in April next year, and it is making big strides toward building a demonstration province for holistic tourism in the country, according to the Hainan provincial government.
The annual conference of Boao Forum for Asia will be held in Boao, Hainan province, from Thursday to Sunday.
Twelve primary school kids impressed a group of spectators - including Brazilian star Ronaldinho - with a demonstration of classic Barcelona-style soccer during 3-on-3 games on a small pitch at the Mission Hills golf complex in Haikou, Hainan Island.
The Spanish La Liga giant and Mission Hills Group, known for its world-class golf resorts, have signed a partnership to break ground on a joint-venture soccer academy.
Wenchang, the location of China's fourth satellite launch center in tropical Hainan province, will be built into an international aerospace city with a focus on developing six related industries.
