China's Hainan Free Trade Port faces rising costs, scepticism over 'Freedom' and military intentions

Beijing [China], December 30 (ANI): The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creating a truly 'free' trade hub, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

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