Hainan urged to open the service industry
The most difficult problem for building Hainan International Tourism Island is its stagnant service industry, and Hainan aims to provide a wider range of services and will build an outlet for upgrading its service industry, said Chi Fulin, president of China Institute for Reform and Development.
By opening up its service industry, Hainan can narrow the gap with economically-developed areas and become the leading area for service industry development.
Chi also urged the development of the stagnant education and health care sectors. He said Hainan should become the leader in implementing a medium- and long-term education plan. Hainan aims to enhance its overall education level to above the middle level of the country in 10 years. By 2015, the social capital investment will exceed the nation's average, reaching 40 to 50 percent; the senior high school education will be available to each student, and vocational education will be free. By 2020, gross enrollment ratio of senior high school will be more than 90 percent, and the gross enrollment ratio of higher education will lead the nation. Foreign capital will be allowed to support vocational and higher education.
He also said to build an open system for health care. By 2015, the service level of health care will hit the national level and by 2020 reach the international average level. Allow foreign capital in medical institutions and encourage overseas medical institutes to establish high-standard hospitals, emergence centers and rehabilitation centers.
Chi also stressed on opening a financial insurance industry and building commercial banks and financial centers.
Chi called for developing cultural, sports and entertainment industries and encouraging foreign capital to invest in entertainment industry.