造大船，集齐“三颗明珠”

Core Insights - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has achieved significant breakthroughs in industrial innovation, including the launch of the first domestically produced electromagnetic aircraft carrier, the operation of the first large cruise ship, and becoming a global leader in large LNG carriers [1][3][4] Shipbuilding Industry Developments - China is the only country in the world with complete construction capabilities for three major ship types: aircraft carriers, large cruise ships, and large LNG carriers, marking a historic leap in its shipbuilding industry [3][4] - The international market share of China's shipbuilding industry has remained the highest globally for 15 consecutive years since 2010, with new orders in the global market rising to 64.2% during the "14th Five-Year Plan," an increase of 15.1 percentage points from the previous period [5][6] Technological Advancements - The shipbuilding industry has accelerated its transformation and upgrade, with the adoption of intelligent technologies such as digital inspection and robotic painting, leading to a significant increase in the proportion of high-end ship types [6][8] - The LNG ship sector has seen a remarkable increase in capacity and delivery, with the number of orders rising from an average of three to four ships per year to nearly 60, and the international market share increasing from 8% to around 20% [7][8] Production and Quality Improvements - The production process has improved significantly, with welding automation rates exceeding 95% and the construction cycle for the fifth-generation ships reduced from 40 months to 17 months and 8 days [9][10] - The domestic supply chain has strengthened, with the localization rate of key equipment rising from less than 60% in 2017 to over 90% for certain components, indicating a shift towards greater self-sufficiency in the industry [9][10] Future Outlook - The shipbuilding industry is expected to continue enhancing its global leadership position, focusing on technological innovation, green and intelligent high-end equipment, and strengthening the domestic supply chain [12]