Hainan
Pinyin, Wade-Giles. an island in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland by the Hainan Strait: a part of Guangdong province. 13,200 sq. mi. (34,200 sq. km).
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Some bored consumers who might otherwise have gone overseas used the opportunity to go on a shopping spree in Hainan, a popular island destination seen as the country’s Hawaii.
Bored Chinese consumers spent a national holiday on a shopping spree in China’s Hawaii | Jane Li | October 8, 2021 | QuartzIn the case of China, which launches its rockets from the Wenchang Launch Center on the southern island province of Hainan, the Pacific is typically the junk yard.
A Massive Chinese Rocket Will Fall Uncontrollably Back to Earth Soon. It (Probably) Won't Land On You | Jeffrey Kluger | May 5, 2021 | TimeScientists used cameras near a rope bridge to photograph female and juvenile Hainan gibbons in action as they crossed.
Analyze This: Ropes restore a gibbon highway through a rainforest | Carolyn Wilke | November 11, 2020 | Science News For StudentsFor instance, Fosun’s Atlantis Sanya hotel, located on China’s beach island destination of Hainan, has seen revenue jump 30% this year compared with last.
Chinese partner says Pfizer COVID vaccine may reach market by December | Grady McGregor | October 27, 2020 | FortuneTravelers to Hainan, dubbed the Hawaii of China, can now spend three times more on duty-free items than previously allowed.
Farther on he discovered the promontory of Pulocampas, whence the island of Hainan may be seen.
From thence Antonio proceeded to the island of Hainan, passing in sight of Champiloo, in lat.
Coasting along the island of Hainan, Antonio met some fishers of pearls, whom he used courteously.
On our way to Haiphong the vessel stopped at the island of Hainan and anchored about three miles off the town of Hoi-hau.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsShe therefore coasted along towards the island of Hainan, in order that she might be able to take shelter, if a gale came on.
Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 | William Hutcheon Hall
British Dictionary definitions for Hainan
Hainan Tao (taʊ)
/ (ˈhaɪˈnæn) /
an island and province in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland of S China by the Hainan Strait : part of Guangdong province until 1988; mainland China's largest offshore island. Pop: 8 110 000 (2003 est). Area: 33 572 sq km (12 962 sq miles)
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