Core Insights - China's marine economy continues to show robust growth, with marine GDP reaching 7.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, outpacing the national GDP growth by 0.4 percentage points [2][7] - The country leads globally in marine product output and shipbuilding, with new ship orders accounting for 63.5% of the world market [1][4] Marine Economy Development - The marine production value has provided a solid "blue support" for national economic development, with significant advancements in marine aquaculture and energy sectors [2][3] - Marine product output increased by 4.8%, with marine aquaculture rising by 5.7% [2] Marine Energy Sector - Offshore wind power generation and new grid-connected capacity saw year-on-year increases of 3.7% and 42.1%, respectively [3] - Significant breakthroughs in oil and gas exploration were reported, with marine crude oil and natural gas production increasing by 3.0% and 17.7% [2] Shipbuilding Industry - The shipbuilding industry remains stable, with completed ship volumes and orders increasing by 6.7% and 25.7%, respectively [4] - China's marine engineering equipment continues to dominate the international market, holding 60.0% of new orders and 50.8% of delivered orders [4] Technological Advancements - The country is advancing in marine technology, with the launch of the first trusted data space in the marine sector and the introduction of AI applications [5] - New green ship orders have reached a 70.6% share of the international market, highlighting a commitment to reducing emissions in the shipping industry [5] Investment and Resource Management - The area approved for marine use and islands increased by 19.2%, with investments exceeding 641.9 billion yuan, supporting major projects [7] - A significant proportion of marine enterprises reported growth in revenue, profit, and workforce, indicating a positive trend in the marine economy [7]