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Defining and quantifying China's ocean economy.
Rui Zhao1,2, Stephen Hynes3, Guang Shun He1
1National Marine Data and Information Service, Tianjin, China.
Marine Policy
|April 15, 2020
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Marine Economics
- National Development Strategies
- Ocean Industry Statistics
Background:
- China's 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) prioritized ocean economy development.
- Growing demand for marine economic data and indicators in China.
- Increased government support for national ocean-related strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and quantify the economic value of major Chinese ocean industries.
- To analyze the growth trends in China's marine sector from 2001 to 2010.
- To establish a robust methodology for quantifying the marine sector's contribution over time.
Main Methods:
- Development of a robust quantification methodology for the marine sector.
- Analysis of economic data for major ocean industries in China.
Main Results:
- In 2010, major Chinese ocean industries contributed $239.09 billion to the national economy.
- Over 9 million individuals were employed in China's major ocean industries in 2010.
- Significant growth observed in key marine sectors during the 2001-2010 period.
Conclusions:
- China's ocean economy is a substantial and growing contributor to national economic development.
- The established methodology provides a reliable framework for tracking marine sector growth.
- Continued focus on ocean economy development is crucial for China's future economic strategy.