China

China’s Deepest Offshore Wind Farm Fully Online

8, April 2026

China Huaneng Group has commissioned the 504 MW Shandong Peninsula North project, now China’s deepest commercial offshore wind farm.

China Calls for Hormuz Ceasefire as Tanker Traffic Slumps

25, March 2026

China called for de-escalation in the Middle East as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply, Chinese-linked shipping slowed, and concerns grew over energy imports and export demand.

China Holds Top Global Shipbuilding Position in 2025

3, February 2026

Official data released on Monday shows China led global shipbuilding in 2025 with 53.69 million DWT output, taking 69% of new orders and 66.8% of pending orders.

China Fines Foreign Ship Over Illegal Starlink Use

24, December 2025

China penalised an unidentified foreign-flagged vessel after a Ningbo inspection found a micro rectangular antenna later identified as a LEO terminal, with photos appearing to show Starlink use in territorial waters.

China Delays Sanctions on Hanwha’s U.S. Units Amid Trade Ceasefire

11, November 2025

China has delayed for one year sanctions on five U.S. subsidiaries of Hanwha Group after the U.S. suspended Section 301 measures under a trade ceasefire in the maritime and shipbuilding sectors.

Trump Administration to Negotiate with China on Shipping, Pauses Port Fees

10, November 2025

The Trump administration has announced a one-year suspension of port fees on China-linked vessels and will begin negotiations with China on shipbuilding and maritime logistics under the Section 301 framework.