Hainan used to be a “wildcard” in China's routing. Now it’s showing up repeatedly — not just in headlines, but in real inbound conversations . Ye hosts a concert in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province on September 15 2024. Photo: Li Yuche/GT We’ve noticed that a large share of recent China-side enquiries we receive include Hainan (Haikou and/or Sanya) on the shortlist. Historically, these discussions were concentrated around Beijing and Shanghai. That shift matters for inte