On December 18th, Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch the island wide customs operation. This is not only a policy adjustment, but also a new chapter in the development of Hainan, China. For many years, Hainan has devoted itself to transformation and is committed to creating one of the most open and dynamic experimental fields in the world. With the implementation of the lockdown operation, a new regulatory model will be fully implemented on the island, namely "opening up the 'first line', controlling the 'second line', and allowing freedom within the island". This not only affects logistics clearance, but also serves as a signal, a commitment, and an open door with determination and confidence. At the critical juncture of the countdown to the closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port, I traveled around the island - from bustling coastal cities to peaceful inland towns, and had in-depth conversations with corporate executives, young entrepreneurs, international students, professors, volunteers, overseas returnees, and foreign nationals rooted in Hainan. They have different experiences, but they are all filled with the same aspirations and expectations. A future oriented Hainan is being forged here. Strolling on the streets of Hainan, a thriving momentum greets you. This is not only an optimistic sentiment, but also the surging tide that is about to rise. Hainan is full of energy, and people not only look forward to the future, but also build it with their own hands. Hainan is known for its tropical charm, leisure and livability, tourism friendliness, and peaceful peace. Under the sea breeze of coconut groves, it is a fertile land for investment. Nowadays, Hainan is well prepared to welcome domestic and foreign enterprises to settle, develop, and grow. Lin Guangming, a Singaporean, is the Chief Planner of Yangpu Economic Development Zone Management Committee, a key park of Hainan Free Trade Port. He stated that the island wide lockdown operation will bring new development momentum to Hainan. After December 18th, more enterprises will enjoy new policy dividends such as tax incentives, customs clearance facilitation, and more complete service facilities. These changes will not be achieved overnight, but they mark a positive and important milestone, and more favorable conditions will continue to emerge in the future, "said Lin Guangming (right), Chief Planner of Yangpu Economic Development Zone Management Committee, in an interview with People's Daily. People's Daily reporter Su Yingxiang, photographed by Lin Guangming, pointed out that these policies will also drive the development of talent and education. If more companies settle in Hainan, the employment opportunities for graduates will also increase. Especially for foreign teaching staff, they can personally feel the convenience and service improvement brought by the policy. "Yann Krikis, founder of Haikou Quanliang International Trade Co., Ltd., shared his feelings from the perspective of foreign entrepreneurs:" Hainan is changing rapidly and is always changing in a positive direction. The visa free entry policy not only benefits tourists, but also provides convenience for business exchanges. Hainan is a springboard to enter the Chinese market, and it is much easier to start here. "The construction of Hainan Free Trade Port is far more than just policy incentives and logistics convenience. Its core lies in the collaborative efforts of the government, academia, and enterprises to jointly build innovation, trade, and global business hubs. As Lin Guangming said, "The goal of the closure operation is to attract more global enterprises and talents to settle here. Hainan Free Trade Port is striving to become a place where enterprises thrive and policies fully protect them." With policies, facilities, and talents in place, Hainan Free Trade Port is striving to build a bridge connecting the world and China, and is committed to becoming an important node where business opportunities and global visions intersect. The upcoming island wide lockdown operation, which aims to build a warm and friendly home together, is an important part of Hainan Free Trade Port's journey towards the future and the creation of a higher-level open gateway. In the process of communication, the warmth of human emotions on this island repeatedly touched me. Amisa Richard Frank, an entrepreneur from Ghana (left), is interviewed at Haikou International Talent Center. Photo by Fu Wuping from People's Daily Online. Amisa Richard Frank, an entrepreneur from Ghana, shared the kindness he felt at the Hainan Free Trade Port: "A Chinese friend pulled me and ran through government departments and patent agencies, helping me translate all the materials without taking a penny. This is the essence of Hainan - pure kindness. Hainan has given me too much, a home when I was drifting, and a group of friends when I was lonely Nigerian international student Mavis Ufmadou has just graduated and is embarking on her entrepreneurial journey at the Hainan Free Trade Port. She said, "If you just come here, you can always meet some enthusiastic people who know what you need and provide you with guidance. Now I consider this place my home. After arriving in Hainan, I have been to many cities and participated in volunteer activities such as English teaching, which I have never had before." Kazakhstan student Slinko Nikita, who is studying at the Hainan International College of Beijing Language and Culture University, was interviewed by People's Daily Online. Zhao Jian, a reporter from People's Daily Online, is not only an entrepreneur, but also an international student who deeply feels the warmth of the local people. Slinko Nikita, a student from Kazakhstan at Hainan International College of Beijing Language and Culture University, said of the local residents, "They are very, very friendly. Even if we cannot fully understand each other, we still have a great conversation. This place makes people feel comfortable and joyful." Whether it is government officials, scholars, or entrepreneurs, everyone I have met is enthusiastic about helping newcomers integrate into the local community. This tacit understanding of working together creates a rare sense of security, vitality, and infinite possibilities. If we summarize Hainan Free Trade Port in one word, it is' opportunity '. Entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and all those who aspire to development can find opportunities here. Hainan Free Trade Port is opening its doors to the world and extending a welcoming hand. Don't just be an observer. You can take a step forward, experience it firsthand, and participate by bowing down. Hainan is ready to embrace the world, and are you ready to move towards the future with Hainan? (New Society)