Hainan Special: UK firms explore cooperation with Hainan

Coconut palms sway by the roadside, vendors walk past singing local music and golden beaches glisten in the cool breeze.

The scene sounds like one from Hawaii, but it is a picture of life on Hainan Island, the southernmost province of China, which is an increasingly prosperous Asian tourism destination.

On the island traditional Chinese culture meets that of various oceanic ethnic groups, which appeals to visitors who want a glimpse at China and Southeast Asia.