The Philippines rejected Beijing’s claim that the US vessel entered Chinese territory. Taiwan separately reported a coast guard confrontation near the Pratas Islands on the same day.
Analysts identify six stern masts on the Guangzhou vessel, compared with twelve on the larger Shanghai design. Its dimensions and proposed role in underwater drone operations remain unconfirmed.
OSW identified 251 procurements targeting foreign technology at operating wind farms and 42 requiring domestic technology in new installations. The records do not establish that replacements are complete.
Guangzhou Shipyard International has started sea trials of a 71,000-tonne semi-submersible heavy transport vessel for COSCO Shipping, with testing scheduled to last approximately two weeks.
Jianglong Shipbuilding has secured an approximately $40 million order for two 78 m offshore supply vessels, with deliveries due in June and August 2028. The customer’s identity has not been disclosed.
China Three Gorges has connected the first five turbines at the 2 GW Qingzhou V and VII offshore wind projects in Guangdong, commissioning a ±500 kV HVDC transmission system to deliver electricity to shore.
COSCO Shipping Specialized is adding 14 60,000 DWT multipurpose heavy-lift vessels through eight newbuildings at Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry and six long-term bareboat charters.
Guohang Ocean Shipping plans three 62,000-tonne multipurpose heavy-lift vessels for oversized energy equipment, alongside three LR2 tankers under a six-vessel investment programme.
China has added communications facilities at its Djibouti military base near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, with CSIS identifying new antennas, satellite communications and 5G equipment.
