An analysis of public opinion in overseas English reports on Hainan Free Trade Port
The reports from overseas English media in recent years focus on duty-free shopping,luxury brands,impact of COVID-19,challenge to Hong Kong,Hainan Airlines,Boao Forum for Asia,and Hainan International Film Festival.In general,the reports represent Hainan positively(55.2%)or neutrally(33.3%),though the media from different states or countries vary slightly.In contrast with those from other areas and countries,the reports from Hong Kong,China,contain relatively less positive information and more negative one.Since 2018,the reports on Hainan from the media in Hong Kong show a dynamic agenda change from real estate and lotteries to technological innovation to Hainan as a competitor till Hainan as a cooperator.