Hainan embodies opening-up ethos

Planned big-ticket developments on the island highlight China's commitment to liberalization and the world's economy

China's opening-up policy, which is already encouraging the world's big companies and investors to redraw their strategies, received a fresh burst of energy this month.

The government announced several creative plans to build Hainan island into an international free trade zone and free port. Next came proposals to give foreign investors full access to China's general manufacturing sector.