Around 80,000 tourists are stranded in the popular resort city of Sanya on China’s tropical Hainan island after authorities announced lockdown measures to stem an outbreak of Covid-19.

SHANGHAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Sanya, a top tropical holiday destination on China's southern Hainan island, began closing its duty free malls on Friday in response to a worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

The new Atlantis Sanya is a massive development on Hainan Island, which is sometimes referred to as the “Hawaii of China” thanks to its balmy weather and numerous beaches.

On December 5th, the 3rd Hainan Island International Film Festival opened in Sanya, Hainan, China. Shen Xiaoming, secretary of Hainan Provincial Party ...

The hype over Hainan has inspired criticism from many quarters. In an interview, Han Han, China’s most popular blogger, expressed contempt for the investment pouring into the island.

The Utsuls of Hainan island were once celebrated by the government for their links to the larger Muslim world. Not anymore. By Keith Bradsher and Amy Qin SANYA, China — The call to prayer still ...