Hainan, China, renowned for its tropical beauty and duty-free shopping, celebrated a remarkable year in sales in 2023, according to newly released data. The island's duty-free spending reached over $6.2 billion, marking a substantial 25% increase from the previous year. The number of shoppers also surged, with more than 6.7 million people making purchases at duty-free stores, reflecting an impressive nearly 60% rise from the previous year.