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Core Insights - The 2025 High-tech Shipbuilding and Offshore Equipment National Advanced Manufacturing Cluster Development Conference and Exhibition was held in Nantong, showcasing the growing significance of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industry in China [1][2] - The "Tongtaiyang" region, comprising Nantong, Taizhou, and Yangzhou, achieved a total output value of 3290.8 billion yuan in the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sector last year, with Nantong's shipbuilding industry alone accounting for 10% of the national total [2][4] - A strategic cooperation agreement was signed to create a world-class shipbuilding and offshore engineering industrial cluster, indicating a significant collaboration between Nantong and Shanghai [1][5] Industry Overview - The shipbuilding industry in China is the largest globally, with market shares in 2024 projected at 55.7% for completed shipbuilding, 74.1% for new orders, and 63.1% for hand-held orders [2] - The Nantong shipbuilding and offshore equipment industry has over 420 enterprises, including more than 30 specialized "little giant" companies, contributing to a production value exceeding 2100 billion yuan last year [4][6] - The region's shipbuilding and offshore engineering industry is characterized by a long supply chain, with significant collaboration among various enterprises across the Yangtze River Delta [3][5] Strategic Developments - The collaboration between Nantong and Shanghai aims to reshape the shipbuilding and offshore engineering landscape in China, enhancing competitiveness on a global scale [2][5] - The "Tongtaiyang" industrial cluster is expected to see a 41% increase in total output value and an 84.6% rise in new orders by 2024 compared to 2022, highlighting the growing synergy within the region [3][6] - Initiatives such as the implementation of high-quality development plans and the establishment of modern shipbuilding bases are underway to further strengthen the industry [5][6]