Core Viewpoint - The national authorities are actively exploring ways to encourage state-owned enterprises and social capital to participate in the development of the marine economy [1] Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The next steps include promoting the construction of national marine economy development demonstration zones [1] - There will be research and formulation of policy documents to support the construction of marine strong provinces (regions, cities) [1] - Efforts will be made to enhance financial support for marine economic development [1] Group 2: Investment and Infrastructure - Continuous updates to the investment and financing guidance catalog for the marine industry will be promoted [1] - There is an active exploration of pathways to encourage participation from state-owned enterprises and social capital in marine economic development [1] - Key projects for the construction of 100-megawatt tidal energy will be advanced [1] Group 3: Emerging Industries - Research will be conducted to formulate policies for the development of seawater desalination, marine pharmaceuticals, and biological products industries [1] - Ongoing efforts will be made to promote the construction of public service platforms for emerging marine industries [1]

Group 1 - The signing ceremony between Suzhou Industrial Park and Saudi International Power and Water Company signifies a deepening cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the renewable energy sector [1][2] - Jiangsu province is highlighted as a key region for Sino-Saudi relations, with a strong emphasis on high-quality collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative [1] - The partnership aims to leverage Jiangsu's robust renewable energy industry, with potential investments in areas such as new energy power, green hydrogen, and seawater desalination [2] Group 2 - Saudi International Power and Water Company expresses confidence in China's market and Jiangsu's development prospects, viewing this collaboration as a solid foundation for future investments [2] - The local government is committed to providing comprehensive support and services to enhance the competitiveness of the renewable energy industry cluster in Jiangsu [1]

Group 1 - The Shandong Provincial Oceanic Administration, in collaboration with the Development and Reform Commission and Shandong Ocean Group, held a meeting to promote the rapid development of the marine private economy, focusing on the challenges faced by this sector [1][4] - The "Blue Guest Hall" service platform was launched to provide integrated services for marine private enterprises, including policy support, talent acquisition, technology assistance, funding, and project matching [1][3] - Qingdao Mingyue Seaweed Group highlighted the dependency on imported seaweed raw materials, which constitutes 80% of their supply, indicating supply chain instability as a key constraint for the seaweed bioproducts industry [2][4] Group 2 - The meeting featured discussions on various enterprises' needs, such as Shandong Lubei Biyuan's seawater desalination project, which has a total investment of approximately 1.5 billion RMB, with the first phase completed and operational since 2022 [3][4] - Financial institutions expressed their commitment to support marine enterprises, with one institution reporting a 15% increase in support for over 1,200 enterprises compared to the previous year [5][6] - The Shandong Provincial Macro-Economic Research Institute emphasized the importance of private enterprises in driving modernization and high-quality development, encouraging them to take a leading role in marine economic growth [4][5]

Core Insights - The marine economy in China has reached a production value exceeding 10 trillion yuan, marking a 5.9% increase from the previous year, which is 0.9 percentage points higher than the national economic growth rate [1][2] - The marine economic development index for 2024 is projected to be 125.2, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the previous year, with the base year set at 2015 [1] - The number of marine economic activity units has increased by 6% year-on-year, indicating growth in the sector [1] Industry Performance - The added value of emerging marine industries has grown by 7.2%, while the marine manufacturing sector's added value is 3.2 trillion yuan, accounting for over 30% of the marine production value [1] - Marine oil and gas production has seen increases of 4.7% and 8.7% respectively, while offshore wind power generation has surged by 28.2% [2] - The scale of seawater desalination projects has grown by over 10% compared to the previous year [2] Trade and Export - The total import and export volume of maritime trade, along with international container throughput and ship export value, has reached historical highs [2] - Ship export value reached 308.65 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 58.7%, with China's share of global ship completions at 42.7%, an increase of 5.9 percentage points from the previous year [2] - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative amounted to 22.1 trillion yuan, with coastal countries accounting for 19 trillion yuan, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous year [2] Tourism and Consumption - The marine tourism market is experiencing significant growth, with coastal cities receiving over 14% more domestic tourists compared to the previous year [2] - The per capita consumption of marine aquatic products is expected to reach 27 kilograms, indicating a continued increase in the supply of high-quality protein [2] Strategic Outlook - The Ministry of Natural Resources emphasizes the need to cultivate new productive forces in the marine sector, accelerate the establishment of a modern marine industry system, and enhance the development and protection of marine resources to support high-quality growth in the marine economy [2]

中新社海口4月28日电 (记者 王子谦)"能源转型已经成为发展的优先事项，阿拉伯国家与中国在能源领 域互补，推动能源绿色转型有更大合作空间。"4月28日，毛里塔尼亚投资促进署副署长穆罕默德·艾哈 迈德在海南海口展望双方能源合作前景。 在全球气候变化挑战日益严峻的当下，能源转型已成为实现可持续发展的关键路径。正在此间举办的中 国—阿拉伯国家合作论坛第十一届企业家大会暨第九届投资研讨会上，嘉宾热议中阿能源领域的合作前 景，携手加速绿色转型成为共识。 近年来，沙特阿拉伯推出"2030愿景"，阿联酋公布《国家能源战略2050更新》……阿拉伯国家纷纷拿出 能源转型目标和路线图，希望摆脱对化石能源的依赖，实现经济多元化发展。 "不同国家的能源转型模式有很大不同。"阿拉伯石油输出国组织经济部主任阿卜杜勒·法塔赫·丹迪指 出，阿拉伯国家既要重视现实路径，如运用碳捕集、利用与封存(CCUS)等技术，对传统油气开发进行 脱碳化、低碳化；同时，加大新能源产业投入，如对绿氢等清洁能源进行开发利用。 能源合作是中国和阿拉伯国家合作的重要领域，从传统能源到清洁能源，双方合作潜力依然巨大。 穆罕默德·艾哈迈德认为，目前全球能源市场仍然以传 ...