Core Viewpoint - The Eastern Marine Economic Zone, comprising Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian, is a vital and promising area for marine economic development in China, with significant growth in marine industries and a notable contribution to the national marine GDP [1][5]. Group 1: Marine Economic Growth - In 2024, the marine GDP of the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is projected to reach 45,992.9 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.1% and accounting for 43.6% of the national marine GDP [1]. - The marine industry structure in the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is continuously optimizing, with the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries contributing 4.0%, 36.3%, and 59.7% to the marine GDP, respectively [3][4]. - The total value added of 15 marine industries in the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is expected to grow by 8.5% in 2024, with traditional industries like marine oil and gas, shipbuilding, and marine tourism experiencing double-digit growth [4]. Group 2: Jiangsu Province - Jiangsu's marine economy is set to exceed 1 trillion yuan for the first time in 2024, growing from over 550 billion yuan in 2014 [6]. - The cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in Jiangsu reached 11.83 million kilowatts in 2024, with a total power generation of 32.8 billion kilowatt-hours, ranking among the top in the country [8]. - The number of specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Jiangsu's marine sector increased by 58.8% year-on-year, reaching 786 by the end of 2024 [8]. Group 3: Zhejiang Province - Zhejiang has the longest coastline in China at 6,715 kilometers and has developed a comprehensive port system centered around Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, which is a global leader in cargo throughput [9][11]. - In 2024, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port achieved a cargo throughput of 1.377 billion tons, a 4% increase, and a container throughput of 39.3 million TEUs, marking an 11% growth [9]. - Zhejiang established a Marine Economy Development Bureau to enhance its marine economic capabilities and plans to invest over 60 billion yuan in 120 strong port projects by 2025 [11]. Group 4: Fujian Province - Fujian's marine GDP is expected to exceed 1.25 trillion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, maintaining its position as the third-largest marine economy in China [12]. - The total aquatic product output in Fujian reached 9.246 million tons in 2024, with a 3.9% increase, and the province continues to lead in aquatic product exports [12][14]. - Fujian is also focusing on marine biomedicine, with significant developments in marine high-tech industrial parks and a strong emphasis on marine pharmaceuticals [14]. Group 5: Shanghai - Shanghai's marine GDP is projected to reach 1,138.7 billion yuan in 2024, contributing 10.8% to the national marine GDP despite having only 0.35% of the national marine area [15]. - The marine advanced manufacturing sector in Shanghai is thriving, with the shipbuilding industry showing significant growth, including a 20% increase in industrial output value [15][17]. - The marine tourism sector in Shanghai is also expanding, with a nominal growth of 17.6% in value added, making it a new growth point for the industry [18].