Chinese Shipbuilding: State Yards Still Working Out?

摘要

Following the onset of the global financial crisis, the number of active shipyards globally has declined rapidly, reaching 350 as of start April 2018. This trend is most notable in China, where although state interests support state-backed yards, many independent yards have increasingly struggled to win orders. This month's Shipbuilding Focus takes a look at the impact this has had on Chinese shipbuilding.