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What draws foreigners across the ocean to put down roots in Hainan?
Updated: Jun 12, 2026 By Ni Xuechun Source: chinadaily.com.cn

As the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launches islandwide special customs operations, China's southernmost island province is drawing global attention with an unprecedented level of openness. In recent years, a growing number of foreigners have chosen to settle in Hainan, many calling it their second home. Our reporter invited two foreign friends living in Hainan to serve as one-day tour guides, helping us to rediscover the island. What exactly has drawn them across the ocean to put down roots here? Follow our camera to find out!

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