Why so many foreigners choose to settle in Hainan?
As the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launches islandwide special customs operations, China's southernmost island province is drawing global attention with an unprecedented level of openness. In recent years, a growing number of foreigners have chosen to settle in Hainan, many calling it their second home. Our reporter invited two foreign friends living in Hainan to serve as one-day tour guides, helping us to rediscover the island. What exactly has drawn them across the ocean to put down roots here? Follow our camera to find out!
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