BEIJING, Nov. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily
Dalian, a coastal city in
Northeast China's Liaoning province, is riding the wave of its
ocean resources to advance the local marine economy and become a
blue engine for revitalization and development.
According to official data, in 2023 the city achieved a total
marine economic output of 273.6 billion
yuan ($38 billion), with a
year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent, accounting for 31.2 percent
of the regional GDP.
At last month's 2024 China (Dalian) International Marine Trade Expo, the
city unveiled a steadfast commitment to advancing marine
urbanization objectives and implementing a cohesive land-sea
development strategy.
Paramount emphasis in Dalian's
strategy is on propelling a sophisticated deep-sea evolution within
the marine fisheries sector, alongside the revitalization and
modernization of marine engineering equipment manufacturing and
other burgeoning strategic sectors.
As a state-level international event approved by the Ministry of
Commerce in the field of marine economy, this year's marine trade
expo was themed "Gathering Marine Industry Chains to Boost New
Quality Productive Forces", and was divided into two main events —
the China International Marine Ranching and Fishery Expo and the
International Shipbuilding, Marine Equipment and Offshore
Engineering Exhibition for China, aka Shiptec China.
The first phase, which ran from Oct
24-26, focused on construction of marine ranches and the
development of fisheries, showcasing the latest achievements in
sustainable development and utilization of marine resources, as
well as the vitality and green development concept of the
high-quality marine economy.
At the Dalian exhibition area,
rich graphic and textual materials, lively videos and interactive
experiences were utilized to showcase the city's outstanding
achievements in marine economy development from multiple
perspectives, highlighting its leading position in the construction
of marine ranches. The exhibition group from Changhai county,
representing the most abundant area for Dalian's marine products, featured more than
20 high-quality local businesses such as Zhangzidao, Haiyangdao and
Zhuangyuanhai, which are well-known fishery brands.
According to organizers, the expo attracted nearly 1,000
exhibitors from more than 10 countries, including Japan, South
Korea, Russia, the
United Kingdom, Norway, the United
States, Denmark,
Sweden and France.
Additionally, at the 16th Shiptec China held on
Oct 30-Nov 1, which was the second
phase of the 2024 China (Dalian)
International Marine Trade Expo, heavyweight marine equipment was
highlighted.
To promote the maritime industry's high-quality development,
Shiptec China included a series of forums and events. Over 20
activities covered such diverse topics as the marine engineering
industry chain, ship equipment innovation and development, shipping
services, maritime arbitration and business matchmaking.
Organizers said they received inquiries from buyer and visitor
groups from both domestic and international origins, including
Russia, Turkmenistan, Spain, Iran,
the United Arab Emirates,
Indonesia, and various provinces
and cities in China to attend and
explore opportunities at the expo. Significant resources toward
inviting and accommodating professional buyers resulted in more
than 30,000 buyer registrations for this year's expo.
As a maritime powerhouse, Dalian now boasts 32 national-level
demonstration areas for marine ranching, accounting for the largest
number and scale in the country. In 2023, Dalian's Liaoyu national offshore fishery base
was approved to be the fifth of its kind in China, according to the the city's ocean
development bureau.
Dalian has a rich shipbuilding
and offshore equipment manufacturing history. It stands as a key
manufacturing base for high-end ships and offshore equipment in
northern China. The local petrochemical industry is rapidly
growing, notably with Changxing
Island listed among the top 30 national chemical industry
parks, while the city's stature as a shipping center in
Northeast Asia is on the rise,
with container throughput surpassing 5 million twenty-foot
equivalent units.
In order to promote high-quality development of the marine
economy, accelerate construction of a strong marine city and make
new breakthroughs, Dalian is
expediting development of a new blueprint for the marine industry.
The city formulated and issued a three-year action plan (2022-24)
to clarify development goals and identify key tasks, and its 14th
Five-Year Plan for marine economy development and pre-fabricated
vegetable industry development has been completed.
Currently, the city is formulating the Development Plan of
Dalian's Modern Marine City and
the Overall Plan for Dalian's
Construction of a Modern Marine City in order to accelerate
cultivation and development of new quality productive forces in the
marine field.
Dalian's marine industry has a
complete range of categories, including 26 out of the 28 subdivided
industries in the five major categories of the marine economy, and
13 out of the 15 main marine industries. Many traditional
industries also have advantages in this field, according to the
city's ocean development bureau.
According to the bureau, Dalian
is determined to take its marine industry to the next level, with a
comprehensive range of initiatives focused on new technology,
traditional industries and modern services. As a result of its
sustained effort, the city is poised to achieve impressive growth
in a number of key areas.
In 2023, Dalian's marine
emerging industry's output value accounted for 10.4 percent of the
total marine industry output value, and marine engineering and
biotechnology sectors achieved robust growth of 12.6 percent and 9
percent respectively.
As part of its strategy, Dalian
is upgrading its traditional marine industries by investing in
modern marine ranches and high-tech shipbuilding, while supporting
the integration of marine culture and tourism to enhance the
industry's overall competitiveness.
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SOURCE China Daily