HAIKOU, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The construction of the first batch of nine projects related to independent customs operations throughout Hainan island began on Friday.
The projects, with a total investment of 1.42 billion yuan (about 210 million U.S. dollars), are located in the cities of Haikou, Sanya, Wenchang, Qionghai, Dongfang and Chengmai.
