Welding sparks flicker on shipbuilding platforms, and several giant ships are being built in the Yichang Shipbuilding Industrial Park in Zhijiang, Central China's Hubei Province. At present, the industrial park has established a green intelligent ship industrial chain, integrating R&D, design, construction, and management. In 2023, a total of 73 ships had been built, while 72 ships were under construction by the nine shipbuilding enterprises in the industrial park, representing an increase of 11% y-o-y. New-energy ships accounted for nearly 30% of total output. The complete industrial chains, advanced technologies and supporting facilities will continue to boost China's shipbuilding industry, which maintains a leading position in the world. Photos: Chen Tao/GT