迟福林：再造“海上海南”，拥抱中国与东盟蓝色经济共同大市场

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Hainan Free Trade Port and its full island closure operation on December 18 marks a significant opportunity for the development of a China-ASEAN blue economy cooperation market, enhancing Hainan's strategic position as a key hub for this initiative [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Potential - The blue economy represents a vast growth opportunity, with approximately 30% of ASEAN countries' GDP derived from the marine economy, while China's contribution is around 8% [3]. - Currently, marine product trade between China and ASEAN accounts for only 0.6% of total bilateral trade, indicating significant room for growth [3]. - If the share of marine product trade in total trade increases by 1 percentage point, it could unlock nearly $10 billion in new market potential [4]. Group 2: Strategic Advantages of Hainan - Hainan has jurisdiction over approximately 2 million square kilometers of sea area and boasts a coastline of over 1,900 kilometers, rich in tropical marine resources [5]. - The Hainan Free Trade Port will implement core policies of "zero tariffs, low tax rates, and simplified tax systems," which will facilitate the establishment of a strategic platform for the China-ASEAN blue economy [6]. - Hainan's shipping network, including 33 foreign trade routes from Yangpu Port, connects Southeast Asia and South Asia, enhancing its logistical capabilities [6]. Group 3: Industry Transformation - Hainan is transitioning from traditional marine industries to high-value-added sectors, with ongoing projects in cruise tourism and fisheries technology cooperation with ASEAN countries [6][7]. - The province's marine economic output value in 2024 is projected to be 270.7 billion yuan, accounting for only 2.6% of the national total, indicating untapped potential [8]. - The development of new marine tourism sectors, such as cruise tourism, is lagging, with only 59,000 cruise visitors expected in 2024, compared to 1.3759 million in Shanghai [7]. Group 4: Future Initiatives - Hainan aims to create a cruise tourism cooperation network centered on the province, promoting regular cruise routes connecting to ASEAN countries [8]. - The province plans to leverage its free trade port status to enhance seafood imports from ASEAN, establishing a seafood import base [9]. - Future energy cooperation will focus on offshore wind power, with initiatives to develop compatible projects that integrate marine fisheries and renewable energy [10].