After the customs closure, goods entering or leaving the island will be handled under special tariff policies.
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In current news this is overwhelmingly about Hainan. 封关运作 'closed-customs operation' means the island will function like a duty-free zone vis-à-vis mainland China — an inner customs line is set up between Hainan and the rest of the country.
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The literal sense 'close the customs gate' goes back to imperial times when ports could be sealed during emergencies or holidays. The Hainan policy revives the structure for a free-trade-port purpose.
