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The Regulatory Reality of the Hainan Free Trade Port in China

On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTP) officially launched island-wide independent customs operations, marking a milestone in China’s opening-up policy. From that date, all eight major ports of entry and ten secondary ports on the island were fully activated. The regulatory framework of the Hainan FTP is defined by island-wide independent customs operations, placing the entire island under a special customs supervision regime supported by dedicated legislation. The overall plan for the creation of the Hainan

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