Policy Framework - The Central Financial Committee emphasized the need for high-quality development of the marine economy, marking a strategic direction for China's modernization[3] - A series of policy initiatives have been introduced, including the "14th Five-Year Plan" for marine economic development, outlining key goals and tasks[9] Marine Economy Overview - China's marine economy reached a historic GDP of 10 trillion yuan in 2024, growing by 5.9% year-on-year, accounting for 7.8% of the national GDP[7] - The marine second industry contributes 35% to the marine production value, highlighting its importance in the overall economy[10] Emerging Industries - New marine industries such as offshore wind power, marine biomedicine, and seawater desalination are rapidly developing, becoming new growth drivers[7] - The marine shipbuilding industry achieved a value-added of 137 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 14.9%[12] Investment Trends - Investment in marine economy-related enterprises has been steadily increasing, with over 600 financing events since 2020, representing about 1% of total financing events[16] - The majority of marine economy enterprises are concentrated in regions like the Bohai Economic Rim, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta, indicating a regional focus[16] Digital Transformation - Digital transformation is reshaping the marine economy through the integration of IoT, AI, and big data, promoting a shift from resource-dependent to technology-driven models[17] - The emergence of underwater data centers and AI applications in marine research signifies the growing role of technology in enhancing operational efficiency[13]