Timeline

Apr 13, 2018

President Xi Jinping unveils a plan to support building the whole of Hainan island into a pilot free trade zone and steadily into a free trade port with Chinese characteristics.

Apr 14, 2018

A guideline is jointly issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council to support Hainan's efforts to deepen reform and opening-up.

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 ($422 million) fund for construction of the free trade zone.

May 1, 2019

Hainan offers visafree access to tourists from 59 countries.

March 28, 2020

Patients at the Boao Lecheng International Medical and Tourism Pilot Zone are allowed to take home the latest medicines imported from overseas, a policy granted only to Hainan by the State Council.

April 2, 2020

Key industrial parks in Hainan are allowed to have independent management rights.