China’s Big Ocean Adventure 🌊
Hey there! Did you know that China is getting very excited about the ocean? 🌏 They are planning lots of cool new things to make the ocean economy bigger and better! But what does that mean?
What is the “Ocean Economy”? 🤔
The ocean economy is all the ways we use the sea to help people live better lives. This includes things like fishing 🐟, ships carrying goods 🚢, making things on the coast 🏭, exploring the deep sea 🐙, and even using the wind over the ocean to make electricity! 🌬️⚡
Why is China Focusing on the Ocean? 🧐
For a long time, China thought of itself mostly as a farming country, focusing on land. But now, they realize the ocean has so much to offer! Liu Baocheng, a professor from a university in China, said that the ocean can help make China’s economy stronger. 💪
Growing Ocean Numbers 📈
In 2022, China’s gross ocean product (that’s like the ocean’s contribution to the economy) reached over 10 trillion yuan! That’s a HUGE number! 😲 They saw almost 6% growth from the previous year.
What’s Making the Ocean Economy Grow? 🚀
Lots of things! Here are some highlights:
- Marine Manufacturing: Making things like ships and equipment related to the ocean. This was over 30% of the ocean economy! 🛠️
- Service Sector: This includes things like tourism. Many people are going on cruises and traveling by sea more than before. 🚢
- Offshore Wind Power: Using wind over the sea to make electricity. This grew by nearly 30%! 🌬️⚡
Working Together for a Better Ocean 🌐
China wants to protect the ocean while also using it to help people. They are focusing on:
- Innovation: Creating new ideas and technology to use the ocean wisely. 💡
- Protecting the Environment: Making sure they don’t harm sea creatures and the water. 🐳
- Global Cooperation: Working with other countries to learn more and do better. 🤝
Cool Ocean Adventures 🐠
Here are some awesome things China has done recently:
- Deep-Sea Dive: In 2020, their submersible called Fendouzhe (which means “Striver”) went deep into the Mariana Trench, almost 11,000 meters down! That’s deeper than Mount Everest is tall! 🌊🏔️
- Underwater Data Center: In June, they started the world’s first underwater data center powered by wind over the sea. This helps store and process data while using clean energy! 📊💧
- Icebreaker Ship Visit: Their icebreaker ship, Xuelong-2 (“Snow Dragon-2”), visited Thailand and people got to tour it! This helps countries work together in science and technology. 🚢❄️
The Future of the Ocean 🌅
All these efforts show that China is really committed to becoming a leader in marine science and protecting the ocean. By creating new technologies and working with others, they’re helping make the world a greener place! 🌳🌍
Isn’t it exciting to see how the ocean, which covers over 70% of our planet, can be such a big part of our future? Maybe one day you’ll be part of these ocean adventures too! 🏄♂️
Reference(s):
Expert: What potential does the marine economy have for future growth?
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