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22 Jan, 14:19

Innovation drives growth in Hainan's Sanya resort

New technologies are actively introduced under a range of government policies promoting openness

HAIKOU /China/, January 22. /TASS/. The innovation sector is becoming another important growth stimulus for the city of Sanya (south coast of Hainan Island), a world-famous Chinese resort, the Xinhua news agency reported, noting that the potential and opportunities of the local science and technology cluster are quickly growing.

A series of government policies to strengthen openness are facilitating accelerated innovation in Sanya, the agency wrote. The establishment of a first-class business environment has also become a key factor in ensuring the city's high-quality economic development. As a result, market players can take advantage of a wide range of streamlined public services, speed up government approvals, and obtain the necessary guarantees for investment capital.

According to Ji Duanzhong, head of Development and Reform Commission, the authorities plan to improve the system for promoting innovative projects and provide funding to support special scientific and technological programs. The Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City and the recruitment of highly skilled professionals are especially important, he said.

The government is also actively promoting the practical application of new developments in the manufacturing sector.

Sanya's tourism industry on the rise

Sanya is dynamically developing as a priority destination for international tourism due to its "gold-embossed signs" tropical climate and sunny beaches. According to official estimates, the city will welcome a total of 34 million tourists in 2024, 4% more than in 2023.

The number of overnight visitors increased by 145% to 727 thousand, which includes foreign tourists.

They spent about $560 million - an increase of 322% compared to 2023. Sanya also ranked first in China in cross-border cruise traffic for the first time and second in the country in terms of registered yachts.

The city is also becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists who enjoy skydiving, golf and scuba diving. Some come with their families, booking a hotel room for an entire month. Feng Chao, head of the Sanya Sports and Tourism Association, said that the local Dadonghai Bay beaches, which attract many foreign tourists, are actively improving the quality of their services and are becoming more diverse.

Sanya Phoenix Airport is gradually increasing the number of international flights. By the end of 2024, the city will have 29 routes to 21 overseas destinations, including flights to Moscow, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore and Tashkent. This will greatly enhance the accessibility and attractiveness of vacationing in this southern Chinese resort city.

Sanya is becoming one of China's most important research centers in the fields of space, deep-sea research and breeding. Innovative projects in this dynamic city, known in the PRC as a first-class vacation destination, are attracting more and more international investors.

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