Timeline
April 13, 2018: A plan is unveiled to support building Hainan Island into a pilot free trade zone and gradually into a free trade port with Chinese characteristics.
April 14, 2018: Guidance is issued by the central government to support Hainan's efforts to deepen reform and opening-up.
May 1, 2018: Hainan offers visa-free access to tourists from 59 countries.
Oct 16, 2018: The China (Hainan) Free Trade Zone General Plan is officially released.
Jan 1, 2019: A free trade account system is officially put into service in the Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zone.
Feb 23, 2019: Hainan launches a 3 billion yuan ($421.77 million) fund for free trade zone construction.
June 1, 2020: China releases the General Plan for the Hainan Free Trade Port.
June 3, 2020: Eleven key industrial parks are unveiled to support the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
The Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone is one of the 11 designated industrial parks on the island to support the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. GUO CHENG/XINHUA
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Hainan, lying in the southernmost part of China, is a treasure trove overflowing with the riches of nature.
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