Our public welfare foundation successfully completed an exchange and study visit to the Lingshui Li’an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone in Hainan, China. During the trip, we gained insights into local policies under the China Free Trade Port framework, explored the history of regional school development, and actively promoted educational collaboration between China and New Zealand. We focused on connecting New Zealand’s unique academic strengths with high-quality Chinese schools, paving the way for future partnerships and global learning opportunities.