Core Insights - The "Global Ocean City Competitiveness Index Report (2025)" was released, evaluating 60 global ocean cities based on five dimensions: economic vitality, technological innovation, maritime services, international influence, and urban governance [4] - The report identifies Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Qingdao as the leading ocean economic circles in China, with Shanghai ranked as the global leader in economic vitality and port cargo throughput [4][6] - China's ocean economy has surpassed 10 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8% in the first half of the year, indicating a strong growth trajectory [6] Economic Circles Overview - The report categorizes global ocean cities into four distinct tiers, with London ranked first globally, followed by New York (3rd), and Singapore (2nd) [5] - Shanghai ranks 4th globally, with its economic vitality and international influence both ranked 2nd, while Shenzhen and Qingdao are positioned in the second tier [6][9] - Shenzhen's ocean production value reached 540.9 billion yuan, accounting for 14.7% of its GDP, while Shanghai's was over 1 trillion yuan, making up 21.1% of its GDP [9] Technological Innovation - Shenzhen ranks 4th globally in technological innovation, supported by its capabilities in marine electronic information, high-end equipment manufacturing, and underwater robotics [4][6] - The report suggests that Shenzhen can leverage technology to enhance its ocean economy, focusing on deep-sea equipment, renewable energy, and smart port operations [9] Future Development Goals - Shenzhen aims to achieve an ocean industrial added value of 215 billion yuan by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with an annual growth rate of over 12% [9] - The report emphasizes the need for Shenzhen to deepen the integration of technology in its ocean economy to compete with Shanghai [9]