China’s shipbuilding enterprises posted significant growth in total profits and revenue last year, thanks to improved global competitiveness.

Profits of major shipbuilders rose 131.7 per cent year-on-year to 25.9 billion yuan (US$3,6 billion), while operating revenue was 623.7 billion yuan (US$89,4 billion), up 20 per cent, data from the China National Shipbuilding Industry Association showed.

In 2023, Chinese shipbuilding companies accelerated digital transformation and increased their contribution to technological innovation.

According to Li Yanqing, secretary general of the association, Chinese companies will continue to occupy leading positions, improve ship quality and competitiveness. This is reported by
Xinhua News Agency, a partner of the TV BRICS.

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