Integrated Planning of Major Bays to Drive China’s Marine Economy
China plans to strengthen its marine economy through coordinated land-sea development, integrated planning of major bays, and advancement in marine technologies, boosting economic and ecological growth.
New Delhi: China is set to accelerate the high-quality development of its marine economy by focusing on integrated planning of its major bays, according to Shen Jun, an official from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The country’s coastline stretches over 18,000 kilometers and includes hundreds of bays, such as Bohai Bay, Hangzhou Bay, and the Beibu Gulf. These regions are key hubs for coastal economic activity, rich in maritime culture, and of significant ecological value.
Shen highlighted that China aims to promote coordinated land-sea development and implement top-level planning to create a model for sustainable growth in the marine economy.
The marine sector has emerged as a major pillar of China’s national economy. In the first three quarters of 2025, China’s gross ocean product reached 7.9 trillion yuan (approximately 1.12 trillion U.S. dollars), marking a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year.
Future plans include accelerating breakthroughs in core marine technologies, fostering strategic emerging industries such as seawater desalination and marine biomedicine, and strengthening marine disaster prevention and ecological conservation efforts.