Haikou - The Invest in China·2025 Global Industrial Investment Promotion Conference for Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) began in Haikou on April 14, with agreements signed for 265 projects worth an investment of about 233.6 billion yuan (31.9 billion USD).
The Invest in China·2025 Global Industrial Investment Promotion Conference for the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) kicked off in Haikou on April 14. (Photo/Dai Yuan)
Themed "Invest in Hainan, Connect with the World," the conference showcased Hainan FTP's remarkable progress, policy advantages, investment opportunities, and favorable business environment, positioning it as a key hub for global business and industrial cooperation.
The event underscored the port's dedication to driving industrial upgrades, enhancing openness, promoting economic development, improving its business climate, and strengthening international trade and industrial cooperation. It is a crucial step towards realizing Hainan's high-quality development goals.
Attended by prominent representatives from Fortune 500 companies, China's top 500 companies, and leading private enterprises, the conference highlighted the growing international interest in Hainan's economic future. Financial institutions, consulting agencies, and service providers also participated, reflecting the global attention on the province's business potential.
Anna Van Acker, Senior Vice President of MSD and President of MSD China, praised Hainan's rapid development, highlighting the 80% annual growth in the Boao Lecheng pilot zone for international medical tourism. In 2024, the zone hosted over 400,000 medical tourists, with more than 50,000 patients receiving advanced medical services.
Yao Zhengguo, Senior Vice President of Siemens Energy AG and Chairman of Siemens Energy China, shared insights into the 30-year partnership between Siemens Energy and Hainan. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to deepening full-chain cooperation, integrating green, low-carbon sustainable technologies into practical applications, and contributing to the port's development.
The conference also unveiled the Hainan FTP Investment Project Opportunity List, which includes 400 investment projects valued at approximately 460 billion yuan (about 62.9 billion US dollars). These projects span Hainan's "4 + 3 + 3" modern industrial system and are expected to inject significant momentum into the port's industrial upgrades, technological innovations, and infrastructure development.
In addition to the main event, eight sector-specific investment matchmaking sessions were held, covering high technology, aerospace, the low-altitude economy, tropical agriculture, tourism, marine economy, green energy, and modern services. These sessions provided detailed presentations on industry trends, growth potential, and project opportunities, further fostering collaboration across sectors.
This year marks a pivotal moment for Hainan FTP as it begins customs clearance operations and extends its global reach. The global industry investment conference highlights Hainan's future ambitions, emphasizing its dedication to an open, business-friendly environment and reinforcing its commitment to high-quality, sustainable development.
(Zhang Yongle, as an intern, also contributed to this report.)