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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

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

It suspended railway service across the island and cancelled more than 400 flights to and from the cities of Haikou and Sanya.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2022

After delaying the start of the CSL, the Chinese Football Association announced the season would be played in three hubs: Dalian, Haikou and Meizhou.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 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.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2020

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