Industrial production resumes as epidemic wanes in Hainan

30 major projects commence after more than 20,000 cases since last month

Industrial production and construction on key projects have resumed in Hainan province, as the fight against the latest COVID-19 outbreak on the tropical island enters the phase-out period, local officials said.

A joint commencement ceremony for 30 major projects, with total investment expected to reach 17.4 billion yuan ($2.51 billion), was held in the provincial capital Haikou on Friday.

Ding Hui, mayor of Haikou, said the city will do its best to ensure production is kept going to make up for the losses caused by the epidemic.