Group 1 - Shanghai is focusing on developing a world-class shipbuilding center, particularly for high-value vessels such as LNG carriers and container ships [1] - The Longxing Island shipyard will be expanded to handle large ship trials, with high-tech vessels expected to account for 80% of the output from this industrial base [1] - The industry cluster is projected to reach over 120 billion RMB (approximately 16.71 billion USD) in scale within three years [2] Group 2 - Longxing Island is designated as a "global technology breakthrough center," aiming to develop over 10 types of high-tech ships and marine engineering equipment by 2027 [2] - China has maintained a dominant position in the global shipbuilding supply chain, securing 70% of new orders in 2024, with a total order volume of 46.45 million compensated gross tonnage [2] - In the first half of the year, China's share of new orders dropped to 56% from 75% year-on-year, while South Korea's share increased from 14% to 30% [2] Group 3 - Longxing Island's industrial output exceeded 80 billion RMB last year, producing advanced vessels such as the polar research icebreaker "Xuelong 2" and car carriers capable of transporting up to 7,800 vehicles [3] - The expansion of Longxing Island shipyard is expected to enhance China's capabilities in high-tech ship research and development, potentially overcoming U.S. restrictions on China's shipbuilding industry [3]