China's State Oceanic Administration says the country's regional
marine economy has developed rapidly in 2004, led by three major
coastal areas.
The administration points out the total output value of marine
industry in the Pan-Bohai Sea and Yangtze River Delta economic
zones was more than four hundred billion yuan, or about 48 billion
US dollars, respectively.
In the Pearl River Delta region the industry is worth two hundred
billion yuan, or about 24 billion US dollars.
The administration says tourism in these coastal areas, offshore
fishing and shipping are leading China's marine industry. Oil and
gas exploitation and petrochemicals as well as ship manufacturing
are also set to enjoy a boost.
(CRI February 11, 2005)