Over the course of the six months since the island-wide special customs operations began on Dec 18, Hainan's journey to greater openness as a free trade port has been nothing short of remarkable.

The new policies have been rolled out smoothly. The positive effects of the increased openness in trade, investments and the flow of people are gradually coming to light.

A wealth of data highlights Hainan Free Trade Port's strides forward. Click the video for a quick glimpse into this half-year progress report.