In April 1988,a new province of China,Hainan Province,was born.Meanwhile,the State Council listed the province as a special economic zone―the youngest as well as the largest in China.The past 20 years have witnessed the province achieving significant economic and social progress.Tourism has become one of its pillar industries.With its sky opened to the world and a free trade zone being planned,Hainan has become one of the most energetic areas of China.