HAIKOU, April 7. /TASS/. The Hainan authoroties are working on a multifunctional information platform that would solve the matter of tourist flow amid the creation of a free trade zone on the island, according to a statement issued by the provincial administration. 

This information platform is based on the use of advanced technologies such as big databases, 5G communication standard and AI (artificial intelligence). When combined, these technologies allow to process big data sent from various government agencies: for instance, information regarding the arrivals and departures, cargo traffic, the number of flights, cars, as well as the attendance of tourist sites in the province by both Chinese and foreign tourists.

This platform played a special role at the early stage of the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus in the province. It allowed particularly to track the movement history of individuals with suspected COVID-19 symptoms and their potential contacts.

In the future, the authorities noted,they plan to use the potential of this smart social management platform in many other areas in order to promote the social and economic development of the province.

Hainan's free trade zone 

In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan. 

By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.