Foreign nationals exchange ideas and share entrepreneurial experiences. (Source: hinews.cn)

Hainan just rolled out a bunch of new moves to boost international services and make life easier for foreign businesses and expats.

So, this new three-year plan is actually pretty packed. It rolls out 30 big measures and over 80 specific actions. Basically, they’re making it way easier for foreigners—think stuff like recognizing your overseas qualifications, speeding up immigration checks, and just generally making life better for tourists coming in.

Look, this isn’t just a random list of rules. They’re taking a comprehensive approach to build out Hainan’s entire international service network. The goal is simple: make it super easy for global companies and talent to settle in, so they can actually jump in and help build the Free Trade Port.

The Plan is basically throwing the doors wide open. They’re setting up a world-class service hub, complete with multi-language support for policies and government stuff. Plus, they’re making it much easier to handle international disputes through arbitration, all while bringing their local rules in line with global standards.

This isn’t coming out of nowhere. They’re actually doubling down on existing tools—like the Haiyiban portal and that ‘FTP Enterprise Navigator’ site. Those platforms have been live for a while, and they’ve already made it way easier for expats and foreign companies to find the info they need

On the talent front, Hainan is making a huge leap. They’re finally setting up a system to recognize overseas qualifications—especially in hot fields like healthcare, finance, and big data. Basically, if you’ve got the right credentials, you can just apply to get them validated locally. This totally lowers the bar for foreign pros to come and work here

Getting in and out of Hainan is about to get a whole lot smoother. They’re upgrading to smart gates and streamlining the whole entry process. Plus, they’ve got multi-language support if you need help. And with more visa-free options and direct flights popping up, traveling there is basically hassle-free now.”

Getting around Hainan is about to get a whole lot easier. They’re rolling out better signs in multiple languages, fixing up the payment systems so you can use foreign cards, and even upgrading those service centers at the airport. Basically, whether you’re commuting, shopping, or just trying to find your way, it’s all becoming way more expat-friendly

Check this out: Since the start of 2026, Hainan has added 11 new international routes for both passengers and cargo. Their network now reaches Hong Kong, Macau, and 45 cities across 23 countries. At the press conference, officials made it clear: as they double down on institutional opening-up, they’re gunning to build a next-level business environment—one that’s way more open, efficient, and foreigner-friendly.