Hainan Special: Hainan grasps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Hainan province in South China is looking to play a major role in the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiatives, its governor said. The provincial authorities are eying up opportunities to build a major sea transport and tourism hub in the region.

Liu Cigui, governor of Hainan province, said the province should seize opportunities to put forward initiatives to further international cooperation and open up markets. He made the comments at a meeting of delegates of the National People's Congress on Friday.

"The initiative is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Hainan province," Liu said.