Behind Hainan Expo: The changing trend of Chinese consumption
2026-04-17 09:38:51 source：CGTN
April 16, 2026
The ongoing 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Hainan offers a window into China's evolving consumption landscape.
This year's CICPE is the first national-level consumer expo since the launch of island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
The city of Sanya in Hainan Province sees the benefits of the tax-free policies. In Q1 2026, Sanya's duty-free sales hit 10.06 billion yuan ($1.47 billion), up 28.2% year-on-year, with store visits and transactions rising 20.7% and 21.1% respectively, according to the Commerce Bureau of Sanya.
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