海洋强国：“蓝色引擎”迸发活力

Core Insights - The ocean economy is becoming a significant driver for growth and a new engine for economic development in China, with the marine production value surpassing 10 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, reaching 10.5 trillion yuan, a 34% increase from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, accounting for 7.8% of the GDP [1][2] Economic Growth Points - The launch of the "Deep Sea No. 1" Phase II, China's first self-operated ultra-deepwater gas field, marks a critical step in large-scale development of deep-sea oil and gas resources, contributing to national energy security and regional economic development [3] - Marine oil and gas resources are projected to account for over 70% of the domestic crude oil increment in 2024, with marine crude oil and natural gas production expected to grow by 4.7% and 8.7% respectively [3] - The marine industry is thriving, with China becoming one of the countries with the most complete marine industry categories, leading the world in marine product output for 36 consecutive years [4] Emerging Marine Industries - New emerging marine industries, such as marine engineering equipment, seawater desalination, marine medicine, and marine energy, are becoming new economic growth points, with the marine engineering equipment market expected to capture over 50% of the global market share in 2024 [4] - The scale of seawater desalination projects has exceeded 2.9 million tons per day, and China has made significant advancements in marine drug development, with domestically developed marine drugs accounting for 28% of globally listed varieties [4] Innovation as a Driving Force - Technological innovation is identified as the primary driving force for the development of the marine economy during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with significant investments in deep-sea exploration and marine energy development [5][6] - The establishment of the national marine comprehensive test site in Hainan aims to support deep-sea scientific research and technological innovation [5] Environmental Protection and Development - High-level protection of marine ecosystems is essential for sustainable economic development, with significant efforts made in coastal restoration and marine ecological protection [9] - The blue economy is emerging as a new area for cooperation, with China signing blue economy cooperation agreements with over 50 countries and international organizations [9] Future Outlook - The marine economy is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with an open level index projected to reach 128.7 in 2024, reflecting a 3.0% increase from the previous year [10] - The total import and export volume of marine transportation is anticipated to grow by 1.9% in 2024, with trade with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative increasing by 6.3% [10]