FREE TRADE ZONE
OPPORTUNITY: HAIKOU CITY
OFFICIAL LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
 Global Resource Group and
its’ assigned representatives
have been authorized to
solicit potential U.S. based
corporations to participate in
the new Haikou Integrated
Free Trade Zone project.
 Global Resource Group is
authorized to open
negotiations with potential
U.S. companies on behalf of
the Free Trade Zone
administration commission,
pending final approvals and
negotiations from China
government officials.
BACKGROUND: HAINAN
PROVINCE/HAIKOU CIT Y
 Hainan Province, is an
island located just of f
the southern tip of
China.
 Haikou, is the Capital of
Hainan province and sits
at the northern end of
the island. Known for its
pristine, tropical
environment, Haikou is a
major destination for
over 60 million tourists
each year.
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 Hainan was administered as part of the Guangdong Province
until 1988. Since then it has been designated as a Special
Economic Zone (SEZ) and become a magnet for investment. It
has developed a large tourist infrastructure with over 60 million
tourists visiting each year.
 Island covers an area of over 34,000 square kilometers
 Hainan Province = 9.5 million (2016)
 Haikou City = 2.5 million (2016)
 Sanya City = 1 .5 million (2016)
 Tourism = >60 million per year
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 American and British travelers to the island are able to obtain
a visa upon arrival at the airport, making Hainan the only
province in China to allow such a practice. This was
established because of the stif f competition from Thailand,
Vietnam and Malaysia destinations .
 Hainan is accessible by boat, bus (ferry), trains (loaded onto
ferries). Trains stop at Haikou and Sanya as well as Dongfang.
Haikou and Sanya have airports with regular flights to various
Chinese cities and is also accessible from Southeast Asia. A
new high-speed train system was developed to travel around
the entire island. Travel between Haikou and Sanya major
cities takes approximately 1 hour.
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 Sanya Beach
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 South Mountain, Nanshan Tourism Area – Buddhist temple
complex
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 South Bay Monkey Island – Home of the Nanwan Monkeys
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 Volcano Park and Lava Rock Villages – South of Haikou
BACKGROUND: HAINAN PROVINCE
 Hainan Tropical Wild Life Park and Botanical Garden
BACKGROUND: HAIKOU CIT Y
 Haikou City is the capital of Hainan Province and is situated in
the northern part of the island with the largest population of
2.5 million. It is the political, economic, cultural and
transportation center of the entire province. The other
prominent city of Sanya is located in the southern region of
the island and a major destination for tourism.
BACKGROUND: HAIKOU CIT Y
 In Haikou the government has developed the Free Trade Zone
area. The newest section of the Free Trade Zone encompasses
477 acres of available land. Government officials have already
begun building warehouse space for “move in ready” clientele
and are working with others who desire customized facility floor
plans. The newest Free Trade Zone area will focus on retail tied
to e-commerce sales. Haikou is also working on plans to develop
a new outlet mall and has commissioned the Mission Hill
Development Group to assist in the development of a major
resort area.
BACKGROUND: SANYA
 Sanya lies at the southern tip of Hainan Island at Sanya Bay. This
is the second largest city in Hainan Province with a population of
1 .5 million. Sanya has become a major tourist destination with
over 1 ,178 hotels and is home to the largest Duty Free Shopping
Center in the world - Haitang Bay. The shopping area of 775,000
square feet is in addition to the downtown Duty Free center
which is 1/7 th the size. Combined, the duty free shopping centers
enjoyed sales of over $800 million in 2015 . The government
plans on building 4 additional duty free stores in 2016.
BACKGROUND: MISSION HILLS
 Founded in 1992, Mission Hills is
recognized as a leading golf
brand world-wide and is
synonymous with high-end luxury.
The Mission Hills Group was
commissioned by the
Government of Haikou to assist
them in bringing a world-class
resort to their area while
maintaining the pristine
environment that still exists on
their island. The Mission Hills
“Green Mission” has been
incorporated into every aspect of
this resort. The property sprawls
over 30 square kilometers of
volcanic lava rock and has since
become a new landmark in
Hainan’s tourism efforts.
BACKGROUND: MISSION HILLS RESORT
 The Mission Hills Resort
includes 10
championship golf
courses, the greatest
collection of volcanic
courses in the world, 168
hot springs, the largest
collection of volcanic
mineral springs in Asia,
Centerville - a collection
of top retail shops and
duty free shopping, and
an educational/cultural
area which incorporates
the preservation of
ancient villages and
hiking trails.
MISSION HILLS CENTREVILLE
PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT
The Free Trade Zone project was chosen by the Haikou
government because it was a vehicle which would help boost
their economy with the creation of jobs and tax revenues, while
preserving the pristine environment of their island. Mission Hill
Group was hired to assist in the development of the area
specifically because of their “Green Mission” approach. Solar
pest control systems, recycling, heat recovery systems to supply
hot water and use of solar and wind hybrid street lights
throughout have all been incorporated into the development to
conserve the environment.
FREE TRADE ZONE
The 1 st Haikou Free Trade Zone section was built in 1992 and
includes over 116 companies in the areas of biotech,
automotive, electronics and mechanical manufacturing.
The 3 rd and newest Haikou Free Trade Zone section will include
1 .93 square kilometers or 477 acres of newly secured
warehouse space. The focus here will be primarily retail tied to
e-commerce sales to Chinese consumers. The zone is
strategically located near the Haikou port, train station and
international airport
FREE TRADE ZONE
FREE TRADE ZONE WAREHOUSING
Construction is well underway for move in ready warehouse
availability. Customers have the option to choose move in ready
facilities or work with the Free Trade Zone government to build
warehousing to their specifications.
FREE TRADE ZONE IMPORT CENTER
 A Free Trade Zone Import
Center is also being built.
Located 40 minutes from the
Free Trade Zone area near
the City Center and will
consist of 60,000 sq ft of
retail space.
 The center will showcase
international wines, imported
food products from around
the world and world famous
jewelry brands.
FTZ IMPORT CENTER
FTZ IMPORT CENTER
FREE TRADE ZONE OPPORTUNIT Y
 The government of Haikou welcomes your company to
warehouse in their Free Trade Zone area. Through ecommerce, Chinese consumers can order merchandise “duty
free” and goods would be sent Express Mail Service to their
residence.
 The Haikou government is of fering warehousing space either
through existing new warehouse facilities or they will work
with your design team to custom build your warehousing to
your specifications.
FREE TRADE ZONE TAX INCENTIVES
 As a registered corporation in China, your company would pay
the usual and customary 25% revenue taxes less business
deductions. Of the total taxes paid, 60% would go directly to
the central government of China. The remaining 40%
generally is allocated to the local government/jurisdiction.
Haikou government is willing to rebate up to 90% of their 40%
tax revenues back to your company as an additional incentive
SUMMARY
The government leaders of Haikou Free Trade Zone welcome an
opportunity to video conference directly with your company
executives to answer any specific questions you may have
related to their Free Trade Zone and related opportunities.
And, ultimately, a trip to Haikou, as the government’s special
guests, to see the Free Trade Zone area, the Mission Hill resort
development and an opportunity to explore other areas of
opportunity.
CONTACT INFORMATION
U.S. Of fice :
Global Resource Group
34209 S.E. Nye Street
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Monica Park
425 441-4007 Of fice
425 260-6194 Cellular
425 441-8732 Fax
China Of fice :
Global Resource Group
No. 23-505-1 , Taihu Central Road
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China 213022
86 519 86979969 Of fice