[自贸港英语]Forbes：海南免税新政执行，恰逢香港国安法立法

7月1日，《关于海南离岛旅客免税购物政策的公告》正式执行，Forbes在关于免税新政落地的报道中提出：

It coincides with the passing of a controversial new security law for Hong Kong

（免税新政）恰逢香港国安法立法

following mass protests last year that crippled this Special Administrative Region of China.

去年发生大规模抗议活动，使中国这个特别行政区陷于瘫痪。

Months of rioting in the former British colony led to a crash in retail sales in the second half, sparking a recession. 

几个月的骚乱，导致这个前英国殖民地下半年零售额暴跌，引发了衰退。 

Bigger falls were seen this year due to Covid-19’s impact.

更大的衰落来自今年新冠疫情的冲击。

China is setting up Hainan as a duty-free shopping paradise and an inward investment zone for big business 

中国正在建设海南免税购物天堂及外来投资区，为了更大利益

that will inevitably rival Hong Hong—less than 300 miles away—over the long term.

这对300英里外的香港来说，将不可避免成为长期挑战。

ref：https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinrozario/2020/07/01/china-set-for-shopping-bonanza-as-14000-tax-free-allowance-kicks-in/#1af129034c6b