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Haikou

American  
[hahy-koh] / ˈhaɪˈkoʊ /
(Older Spelling) Hoihow

noun

Pinyin, Wade-Giles.
  1. a city on northern Hainan island, in southeastern China.


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The first Haikou concert brought in more than $7 million in ticket sales, compared to a five-show run in the U.S. in February that garnered more than $12 million, according to Billboard estimates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024

“Our diagnosis, treatment and vaccines have reached a very high level,” Zhang Wenhong said at a Nov. 18 medical conference in the southern city of Haikou.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2022

Nearby places such as Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, and Wanning, a popular surfing spot, also shut down to curb the spread of the virus.

From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2022

The provincial capital Haikou has lifted its lockdown that lasted hours on Monday.

From Reuters ● Aug. 9, 2022

Viktor Postol for Ramirez’s WBC-WBO super lightweight titles in Haikou, China on Feb. 1 postponed to Fresno, California on May 9 postponed to Las Vegas on Aug. 29, no spectators.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2020

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