New portal streamlines services for expatriates in Hainan

The portal initially launched in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic. It integrates 29 provincial foreign-related business systems and links directly with Hainan's main e-governance platform, Haiyiban.

The portal's practical value quickly gained recognition from businesspeople. Jan Kerekes, a Slovak-Canadian working in international trade, noted a dramatic improvement in convenience. "Now, all procedures are centralized on the portal, and frequently used services such as enterprise registration and consular authentication can be completed through the portal," he said.

Kerekes added that easy access to updated policies and industrial park information saves substantial time and strengthens confidence for foreign investors.

Other international users pointed to its potential for deepening business engagement. South African entrepreneur Lara Netherlands, founder of an economic consulting firm, said she hopes to use the portal to gain detailed policy insights and "facilitate clients with tailored business plans and a soft landing in the Hainan FTP". She also anticipates efficient feedback from the portal's online email channels.