mainland
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Goods processed in Hainan, under that rule, can enter the mainland duty-free if they have generated at least 30% added value on the island.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
We’ve been able to ruthlessly and mostly successfully smother the group from threatening the U.S. mainland and American interests abroad.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Victory Giant Technology Huizhou has said it will use most of the proceeds to expand production in mainland China.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
According to the RSPB, the bird went extinct in the 1600s before a small number of wild cranes from mainland Europe ventured to the Norfolk Fens.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Tycho also quarrelled with some of his tenants on the mainland and got into trouble with the ruling Council for neglecting the maintenance of a chapel that formed part of his estates.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Vocabulary lists containing mainland
Southeast Asia - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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