“Facing a complex international situation this year, we should vigorously cultivate new quality productive forces for the marine economy, accelerate the building of a modern marine industry system, and coordinate the promotion of marine development and protection,“ said Shi Suixiang, director of the National Marine Data and Information Service.

　　China Power Engineering Consulting Group said it would promote the building of a sustainable fuel transportation route from Liaoning to Shanghai, and support Shanghai Port and Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province to build globally leading regional green fuel filling centers.

　　In addition, the company plans to export extra sustainable fuel to nearby countries such as Japan, South Korea and Singapore, as the global shipping sector has been accelerating low-carbon development.

　　Meanwhile, the meeting highlighted that China will foster distinctive marine culture and tourist destinations, and promote high-quality development of the maritime transportation sector.

　　China's ship-based foreign trade has continued to demonstrate strong vitality, with international shipping volumes steadily increasing.

　　From January to May, the number of ships entering and leaving domestic ports for international voyages reached 179,800, growing 2.45 percent year-on-year. These vessels carried 1.99 billion tons of goods, edging up 1.66 percent year-on-year, said the Ministry of Transport.

　　Exports of high value-added products such as complete vehicles, spare parts and mechanical equipment from Dalian to India have continued to grow. Trade with Russia remains stable, with growth in the number of temporary additional voyages from Dalian to some Russian cities, according to Dalian Port.