Core Insights - Zhanjiang is emerging as a national model for blue economy and financial innovation, with marine production value projected to account for 33% of the city's GDP by 2024 and marine-related loans exceeding 20 billion yuan [1][2] Policy and Institutional Innovation - In May 2024, the People's Bank of China Zhanjiang Branch issued the first local-level blue finance guidance document, establishing a dual-driven system of "policy guidance + industry navigation" to support blue finance development [2] - A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between Zhanjiang government and 11 banks, with a total investment intention of 2.1 trillion yuan focusing on "green steel, green petrochemicals, green energy, green food, and blue marine economy" [2] Financial Innovation and Solutions - Zhanjiang is implementing a "credit reconstruction" model in its national marine ranch demonstration area, introducing "credit + marine" service models to enhance financing for marine economies [3] - Various banks have developed tailored financial products, such as "marine ranch loans" and "golden pomfret industry chain loans," to address financing challenges in the marine sector [3] - As of now, 11 credit marine ranches have received a total credit limit of 1.47 billion yuan [3] Technological Empowerment - Zhanjiang has launched a comprehensive marine financial service platform, facilitating 1,365 financing transactions with a total credit amount exceeding 9.34 billion yuan [4] - Digital technologies are reshaping financial risk assessment, with banks collaborating with industry leaders to create integrated platforms that enhance visibility and traceability in marine transactions [4] Ecological Development and Synergy - The blue finance innovation is fostering a collaborative ecosystem, with banks supporting small and micro enterprises in the blue industry chain through various partnership models [5] - Insurance products are evolving from single-point coverage to regional protection, enhancing risk management in marine aquaculture [5] Performance Metrics - In 2024, Zhanjiang issued 1,636 marine industry financing loans totaling 11.98 billion yuan, with blue industry chain loans amounting to 120 million yuan [6] - The marine equipment manufacturing sector's output surpassed 5 billion yuan, showcasing the effectiveness of blue finance initiatives [6] - Zhanjiang is leading in establishing blue finance standards, creating comprehensive financial service models, and developing a digitalized marine finance system [6]
碧海扬帆立潮头 “蓝色粮仓”绘新篇 广东湛江探索海洋经济与金融融合新模式
Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-07-29 05:31