Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China Marine Development Index Report indicates a positive trend in China's marine economy, with significant growth in various indices, highlighting advancements in technology, ecological improvements, and resource utilization [1][2][3]. Economic Development - In 2024, China's marine GDP surpassed 10 trillion yuan, marking a 5.9% increase from the previous year, indicating a stable and improving marine economy [1]. - The marine economy livelihood index reached 133.0, up 3.1% year-on-year, reflecting enhanced living standards related to marine resources [1]. Technological Innovation - The technology innovation index for 2024 was 135.2, a 2.6% increase from the previous year, showcasing the effectiveness of investments in marine technology [1]. - Significant breakthroughs in key marine technologies were achieved, including the launch of the domestically designed deep-sea drilling vessel "Dream" and the successful sea trial of the deep-sea mining vehicle "Explorer II" [1]. Ecological Environment - The ecological environment index rose to 126.6, a 2.4% increase, with 83.7% of nearshore waters classified as good quality [2]. - Over 400 kilometers of coastline and more than 31,000 hectares of coastal wetlands have been restored since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, indicating ongoing efforts in marine ecological protection [2]. Resource Utilization - The resource utilization index increased to 128.2, up 2.8%, with a 15.6% rise in newly utilized marine areas to support major projects [2]. - Marine wind power generation grew by nearly 30%, and seawater desalination capacity increased by 13.2%, enhancing marine energy supply capabilities [2]. Openness and Trade - The openness index reached 128.7, a 3.0% increase, with marine import and export totals rising by 1.9% [3]. - Trade with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 6.3%, and foreign investment in coastal regions accounted for about 80% of the national total [3]. Comprehensive Management - The comprehensive management index improved to 121.6, a 3.3% increase, with 315 marine disaster warnings issued in 2024 [3]. - The number of effective marine-related standards increased by 14.8%, indicating solid progress in standardization efforts [3].

Core Insights - The 2025 China Marine Development Index Report indicates a steady improvement in China's marine development, with the index reaching 129.7 in 2024, a 2.9% increase from the previous year [1] Economic and Livelihood Development - The economic and livelihood index for 2024 is 133.0, reflecting a 3.1% growth year-on-year - The national marine GDP has surpassed 10 trillion yuan for the first time, marking a 5.9% increase from the previous year - Emerging marine industries and marine manufacturing continue to grow rapidly, with a 0.5 kg increase in per capita marine product availability [1] Technological Innovation - The technology innovation index stands at 135.2 for 2024, a 2.6% increase from the previous year - Significant advancements in marine technology include the commissioning of the domestically designed deep-sea drilling vessel "Dream" and successful sea trials of the deep-sea mining vehicle "Explorer II" [2] Ecological Environment - The ecological environment index is 126.6, showing a 2.4% increase year-on-year - The proportion of coastal waters with good water quality (Class I and II) is 83.7%, indicating stable overall seawater quality - Over 400 kilometers of coastline and more than 31,000 hectares of coastal wetlands have been restored since the 14th Five-Year Plan [2] Resource Utilization - The resource utilization index is 128.2, reflecting a 2.8% increase from the previous year - The area of newly utilized marine space has increased by 15.6%, supporting major projects in oil and gas and transportation infrastructure - Offshore wind power generation has increased by nearly 30%, and seawater desalination capacity has grown by 13.2% [2] High-Level Opening Up - The openness index for 2024 is 128.7, a 3.0% increase from the previous year - The total import and export volume of marine transport has grown by 1.9%, with trade with Belt and Road coastal countries increasing by 6.3% - Coastal ports have seen a 6.9% increase in foreign trade cargo throughput [3] Comprehensive Management - The comprehensive management index is 121.6, reflecting a 3.3% increase year-on-year - A total of 315 marine disaster warnings were issued in 2024, and the number of effective marine standards has increased by 14.8% - Participation in national-level marine international conferences and training has grown by 23.0%, indicating deepening international cooperation [3]