HAIKOU, China, 9 May. /TASS/. The authorities of the resort city of Sanya on the coast of the southern Chinese province of Hainan will continue to actively promote the dynamic development of the modern services sector, the Hainan Daily reported.
The newspaper cited a source in the local government as saying that in order to successfully implement the tasks in this area, Sanya is strictly adhering to the policy of increasing the openness of Hainan Free Trade Port and the efficient allocation of resources. At the same time, the authorities are trying to make the most of the geographical and natural advantages of the island. In addition, efforts are being made to integrate the research and production sectors, taking into account the needs of the market.
The Sanya Central Business District is an important stimulus for the formation of city's modern service segment. It is home to a number of high-tech companies. An increasingly important role in this field is expected to be played by the Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, where promising developments are underway in a number of key areas.
It has been noted that thanks to the coordinated efforts of government and business, more extensive supply chains are emerging in Sanya, which will improve the quality of consumer tourism and related services, the intensity of agricultural development, and the variety of sports and cultural events. New information technologies and the in-demand products based on them are contributing to the internationalization and accelerated implementation of such projects.
Local businesses are taking advantge of the city's potential by actively using various marketing methods, which, for example, allow them to effectively combine duty-free trade with tourism and transportation. As mentioned above, a wide range of souvenirs and creative goods allow companies to attract customers, while new technologies help them expand their sales channels and respond more flexibly to consumer demand.
Sanya is a leading Chinese resort city with a population of over 1 million. According to official estimates, its gross product exceeded 100 billion yuan (about $14 billion) in 2024, an increase of 5%. The average annual air temperature in this city reaches 25.4 degrees, and the coastline is about 260 km long. There are 19 bays and about 40 islands suitable for tourism in the adjacent waters, which allows the local government to successfully develop yachting, cruise tourism, beach and family recreation.