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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HAIKOU, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — A month after the launch of independent customs operations across the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) in southern China, duty-free shopping there has seen a sharp rise, official data showed Sunday.
According to Haikou Customs, from December 18, 2025 to January 17, 2026, the sales volume of duty-free goods controlled by customs reached 4.86 billion yuan (about 693.5 million US dollars), an increase of 46.8 percent year-on-year, and the number of buyers increased by 30.2 percent year-on-year to 745,000, indicating the continued strong vitality of the consumption sector.
To better meet the diverse needs of tourists, Hainan's duty-free shopping policy underwent further adjustments effective November 1, 2025. The number of product categories covered by the policy increased from 45 to 47, and the beneficiary group was expanded to include tourists traveling abroad, attracting more international travelers to shop at local duty-free shops.
Furthermore, the new duty-free shopping policy significantly lowered the purchasing threshold for local residents. Specifically, according to the policy's provisions, local residents with at least one record of leaving the island in a given year can purchase goods from 15 categories an unlimited number of times per year, further encouraging local shopping.
As a reminder, on December 18 last year, China launched an independent customs operation regime throughout the Hainan Free Trade Zone, which ensures freer imports of foreign goods, expanded coverage of zero tariffs, and more favorable conditions for business. -0-
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