Hainan proves open gateway for investment

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As the first light of dawn bathes the shimmering shore of Hainan Free Trade Port, a vibrant tapestry of China's opening-up unfolds.

In Boao's gleaming hospital buildings, physicians administer cutting-edge therapies under special regulatory permits; in Lingshui's seaside course, international students enjoy leisure time with their Chinese counterparts; and at Haikou's maintenance base, zero-tariff policies power aircraft overhauls that span half the globe.

"China's openness is astonishing," said a patient from Greece.