China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus

Jan 7, 2026 - 08:00
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China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”