China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee

An economic and trade delegation from Hainan Province, China, wrapped up a five-day visit to Thailand and Indonesia on July 25. Focusing on the advantages of Hainan Free Trade Port policies, key industrial parks and investment opportunities, the delegation engaged in exchanges with relevant government agencies, business associations and enterprises in Southeast Asia, further expanding trade and investment cooperation between Hainan and ASEAN countries.

In Bangkok, the China (Hainan)-Thailand Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, co-hosted by the Hainan Provincial Government and the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), took place on July 21 and drew around 200 guests from Thai institutions. At the conference, representatives from the Haikou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone and the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone each presented the Hainan Free Trade Port's preferential policies and industrial plans, while BOI Deputy Secretary-General Tanita Sirisup introduced Thailand's business environment and investment opportunities.

During the event, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee (CCPIT Hainan), the China Chamber of International Commerce Hainan Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Hainan) and the Board of Trade of Thailand signed an MOU, creating a platform for business exchanges and cooperation between enterprises on both sides. A signing ceremony was also held for 6 projects.

From July 22 to 25, the Thailand-China Cooperation Expo 2026 was staged at the IMPACT Convention and Exhibition Center in Bangkok. Hainan organized 12 enterprises to attend the expo and set up the Hainan Pavilion, where products such as coffee, agarwood items, coconut specialties, tropical foods and agricultural products, and collagen peptide series were displayed, presenting Hainan's distinctive industries and brands to the Southeast Asian market.

While in Thailand, the delegation exchanged views with companies including Charoen Pokphand Group, TCP Group and IFBH, exploring opportunities for cooperation in seed research, regional supply chain headquarters development and coconut product processing. The Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone signed a memorandum of cooperation with Chulalongkorn University, aiming to advance collaboration in international medical education, medical tourism and other fields.

In Jakarta, Indonesia, the delegation visited local business associations including the Indonesia China Business Council and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bilateral Committee for China (KIKT), and hosted the China (Hainan)-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Symposium. The event was attended by companies such as Indonesia National Investment Company, Yali Group, Lin's Group, and KML Seafood Group, with discussions focused on potential cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital economy, and other sectors.

The trip to Southeast Asia further extended the international cooperation network of the Hainan Free Trade Port and created fresh opportunities for deepening economic and trade exchanges and advancing industrial collaboration between Hainan and ASEAN partners.

Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee