Core Insights - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has achieved significant industrial innovation breakthroughs, including the successful commercial flight of the C919 aircraft and the operation of the large cruise ship "Aida·Moguchao" [2][4] - China has become 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 [4][6] Shipbuilding Industry Developments - In 2022, the first domestically produced electromagnetic aircraft carrier, Fujian, was launched, showcasing cutting-edge technology in modern aircraft carriers [5] - The successful construction and delivery of the first domestic large cruise ship, "Aida·Moguchao," represents a breakthrough across the entire industry chain from design to assembly [5] - China has achieved a global market share of 64.2% in new ship orders during the "14th Five-Year Plan," an increase of 15.1 percentage points compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" [7] LNG Ship Industry Highlights - The LNG ship sector has seen significant growth, with the number of LNG ships delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding reaching 51, and the company holding nearly 60 orders [8] - The international market share for LNG ships has increased from 8% to approximately 20% during the "14th Five-Year Plan," indicating a doubling in both capacity and new ship orders [8] Technological Advancements - The shipbuilding industry has made strides in digital inspection and intelligent technologies, with the proportion of high-end ship types such as large LNG carriers and car carriers significantly increasing compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [7] - The production cycle for the fifth-generation LNG ships has been reduced from 40 months to 17 months and 8 days, with a production capacity of 12 ships expected this year [9] Domestic Supply Chain and Innovation - The domestic supply chain for shipbuilding has improved, with the localization rate of key equipment rising from less than 60% in 2017 to over 90% for certain components [9] - The second domestic large cruise ship, "Aida·Huacheng," is currently under construction, with an expected localization rate of 80% by 2035 [10] Strategic Outlook - The shipbuilding industry is expected to further consolidate its global leadership position during the "15th Five-Year Plan," focusing on enhancing technological innovation and strengthening the domestic supply chain [12]