As China's Hainan Free Trade Port prepares to launch its special customs operations on December 18, expectations are rising about its capabilities and ambitions. What will it take for the island to become a top-tier international free trade hub? Can it truly compete with global hubs like Singapore and Dubai? In an exclusive interview with CGTN, James Zhan from the World Investment Conference says Hainan has an opportunity to leapfrog amid the changing global economic landscape.