China's shipbuilding industry is making waves on the global stage. Highlighted in the 2024 government work report was the successful construction of a domestically produced large cruise ship, showcasing the nation's rapid development and significant achievements.
Wang Qihong, a deputy to the National People's Congress and director of China State Shipbuilding Corporation's 725 Institute, emphasized that China has established a comprehensive industrial system, leading the world in completed shipbuilding volume, new orders, and current order volume. \"With each generation of materials comes a generation of equipment. Major innovations and breakthroughs in materials will lead to a qualitative change in shipbuilding technology,\" Wang stated.
The transition from a major shipbuilding country to a powerful one is underway, driven by a focus on technological advancement and material innovation. China has prioritized the strategic position of its shipbuilding industry, continuously enhancing its technological level and innovation capacity through effective policy implementation.
Zhang Jinlan, NPC deputy and researcher at China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's 719 Institute, highlighted the importance of aligning shipbuilding with national strategy and modern industrial system needs. \"Shipbuilding, as a representation of China's advanced productive forces and an essential pillar of the national economy, should focus on national strategy, modern industrial system needs, and its own development requirements,\" Zhang stated.
To cultivate new quality productive forces, Zhang emphasized the role of technological innovation, fostering innovative talents, and utilizing advanced production tools like big data and artificial intelligence. Integrating innovation chains, industrial chains, funding chains, and talent chains is key to transforming scientific achievements into industry growth.
With these strategies, China's shipbuilding industry is not only increasing its international competitiveness but also securing a stable global market share, positioning itself as a leader in the maritime sector.
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New quality productive forces boost China's shipbuilding industry
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