Beijing, February 10 (Youth.cn) - On February 9, 2025, the bustling ship repair and building industrial base along Shidao Bay in Rongcheng City, Weihai City, Shandong Province, is a hive of activity. Workers labor intensively to construct and repair various large vessels, with multiple orders for medium and large ships awaiting delivery.

In recent years, Rongcheng has seized the strategic opportunity of "marching toward the deep blue", vigorously cultivating its ship repair and building industry. By driving technological innovation, accelerating product structure optimization, revitalizing offshore engineering resources, enhancing industrial chain collaboration, and boosting international market competitiveness, the city has made significant strides in the repair and manufacturing of ultra-large container ships, deep-sea fishing vessels, and large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. It has secured ample orders and emerged as one of China's pivotal shipbuilding and repair bases. Photo/CFP