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China State Shipbuilding Corporation

The latest news and top stories on China State Shipbuilding Corporation. A leading entity in the global shipbuilding industry, Shanghai based China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) specialises in the design, building and repair of a wide range of vessels, including oil tankers, LNG carriers, cruise ships and military vessels. They primarily serve commercial partners and the People’s Liberation Army Navy, exporting to around 50 countries. Recognised as the world’s largest shipbuilder, CSSC is known for its vertical integration and comprehensive solutions. Their overall business focus includes innovation, high-value tonnage, offshore engineering and expanding into green energy solutions.

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China's military weapons

Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone

The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia.

8 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM

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China shipbuilding

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China’s navy

Why Chinese navy still trails the US in high-stakes game of underwater recovery

PLA Navy risks exposing sensitive technology as factors including more open-sea operations heighten crash risks, military magazine warns.

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A J-35 stealth fighter prepares for take-off from the flight deck of the Fujian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier. Photo: Xinhua

China's military weapons

China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show

Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market.

10 Feb 2026 - 9:02PMvideocam

China travel

China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers.

10 Feb 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

China manufacturing

Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance

Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains.

2 Feb 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

A vessel is seen under construction at a ship-building facility in China’s Jiangsu province on January 27. Photo: Xinhua

China's military weapons

China’s new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?

Subsonic land-attack cruise weapon can be repurposed for anti-ship use, Chinese military magazine says.

1 Feb 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

China's military weapons

China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a 50MW gas turbine

The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security.

20 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

Espionage

Former US Navy sailor gets 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact

Jinchao Wei, 25, provided information about the USS Essex and other ships in exchange for about US$12,000.

13 Jan 2026 - 2:15PM

Crew on the deck of the USS Essex during a visit to Hong Kong in 2010. Photo: Sam Tsang

Mergers & Acquisitions

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A Sinopec worker walks past LNG storage tanks in Tianjin, China. Photo: Reuters

China-Russia relations

Secure Arctic shipping route essential for China, senior official says

Trade lanes using Strait of Malacca, Red Sea and Suez Canal could be disrupted during ‘major international crisis’, Beijing forum told.

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China's military weapons

Is China testing drone subs that could threaten US west coast or Panama Canal?

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13 Dec 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

Made in China 2025

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Construction on 25,000-container ship could start in the next 10 years, but a lot remains to be done, a top executive says.

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A model of a nuclear-powered container ship is displayed at the Marintec China expo in Shanghai last week. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

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Mainland China

Chinese shipyards shift focus to advanced vessels as rivals gain ground

Chinese shipbuilders accounted for 65 per cent of global orders in the first three quarters, down from nearly 75 per cent a year earlier.

5 Dec 2025 - 7:34AM

China shipbuilding

Beijing woos foreign firms as China seeks bigger role in global shipbuilding supply chain

From cruise ships to deep-sea ocean drillers, China aims to open its vast shipbuilding industry wider to overseas partners.

3 Dec 2025 - 8:30AMvideocam

Made in China 2025

China’s CSSC unveils plans for cruise, deep-sea and nuclear-powered vessels

CSSC’s plan to develop specialised vessels is in line with Beijing’s ambition to transform the country into a shipbuilding powerhouse.

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CSSC says its growing strength in building advanced vessels is reflected in the construction of Adora Flora City. Photo: Getty

China's military weapons

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1 Dec 2025 - 7:01AMvideocam

China travel

China Tourism Group to chart new course in bid to dominate Asia’s cruise market

The combined venture will reportedly operate five cruise ships, with another under construction, as China strives to grow the industry.

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Science

China building world-first floating artificial island with nuclear-proof bunker

Deep-sea scientific facility designed for ‘all-weather, long-term residency’, say research team.

21 Nov 2025 - 10:48AMvideocam

Artist impression of the 78,000-tonne “far-sea floating mobile island”. Photo: SJTU, China State Shipbuilding Corporation

Trending in China

Chinese man who donated US$20 as child to aircraft carrier project visits fleet 26 years on

Little boy whose father was a PLA soldier dreamed of a well-defended nation; developed lifelong fascination for the military.

17 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM

Twenty-six years ago, a little boy in China donated his entire US$20 pocket money to help in the building of an aircraft carrier as he dreamed of a stronger nation. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/Weibo/Baidu

China's military weapons

Pakistan’s navy is set to have Chinese subs in 2026. What does it mean for India?

The delivery also suggests that Beijing has overcome a major technical hurdle in the vessels’ construction, observers say.

8 Nov 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

Drones

What ship did China use to test a drone helicopter at sea?

There is speculation over whether a ‘civilian’ or ‘drone’ carrier was used, or another vessel, after report airs on state television.

7 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM

Science

China unleashes battery export controls amid strides in solid-state science

Analysts say the measures are meant to consolidate China’s advantage in the lithium battery industry and slow the progress of competitors.

16 Oct 2025 - 1:00PMvideocam

China plays a substantial role in the global battery supply chain, providing over 70 per cent of battery materials and more than 60 per cent of power batteries worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock

Made in China 2025

China monitors shipbuilding capacity to prevent oversupply

Authorities have established a checks-and-balances mechanism to ensure the industry’s sustainable growth.

17 Sep 2025 - 8:00PM

The Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai, Shandong province. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

China's military weapons

China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service

Images on social media hint at the advanced aircraft carrier’s impending commission.

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China's military weapons

Signs of a new drone boat surface from China’s Victory Day parade rehearsal

Footage of preparations shows a new uncrewed surface vessel with a series of stealth features.

24 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM

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China State Shipbuilding Corporation

Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone

The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia.

China’s gravity-detecting SQUID gets closer to spotting US nuclear submarines

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Open Questions | US shipbuilding revival looks dead in the water, Li Yanqing says

Why Chinese navy still trails the US in high-stakes game of underwater recovery

PLA Navy risks exposing sensitive technology as factors including more open-sea operations heighten crash risks, military magazine warns.

China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show

Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market.

China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers.

Stern rebuke: China shrugs off 2025 US threats to anchor shipbuilding dominance

Despite a market share dip, Chinese yards extend their commanding lead in key indicators, as high exports and lengthy backlogs signal resilience despite rivals’ gains.

China’s new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?

Subsonic land-attack cruise weapon can be repurposed for anti-ship use, Chinese military magazine says.

China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a 50MW gas turbine

The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security.

Former US Navy sailor gets 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact

Jinchao Wei, 25, provided information about the USS Essex and other ships in exchange for about US$12,000.

China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse

State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says.

Secure Arctic shipping route essential for China, senior official says

Trade lanes using Strait of Malacca, Red Sea and Suez Canal could be disrupted during ‘major international crisis’, Beijing forum told.

Is China testing drone subs that could threaten US west coast or Panama Canal?

Evidence points to the development of XXL vessels that provide a ‘low-risk’ option for attacking key sites, according to a US defence website.

Exclusive | China’s oldest shipyard Jiangnan plans world’s first nuclear-powered vessel

Construction on 25,000-container ship could start in the next 10 years, but a lot remains to be done, a top executive says.

Beijing rebuffs Takaichi, Macron-Xi talks, key economic meeting

This week: China rejects Takaichi’s Taiwan climbdown, Macron visits Xi in Beijing, US deepens Taiwan ties, PBOC slams stablecoins. Next week: economic planning meeting, November trade and inflation data, Hong Kong Legco elections and more.

Chinese shipyards shift focus to advanced vessels as rivals gain ground

Chinese shipbuilders accounted for 65 per cent of global orders in the first three quarters, down from nearly 75 per cent a year earlier.

Beijing woos foreign firms as China seeks bigger role in global shipbuilding supply chain

From cruise ships to deep-sea ocean drillers, China aims to open its vast shipbuilding industry wider to overseas partners.

China’s CSSC unveils plans for cruise, deep-sea and nuclear-powered vessels

CSSC’s plan to develop specialised vessels is in line with Beijing’s ambition to transform the country into a shipbuilding powerhouse.

China’s scandal-hit arms firms drag down regional sales in record-breaking year

SIPRI Top 100 reveals stark divide in performance for the only region to record a drop in the midst of rising revenues globally.

China Tourism Group to chart new course in bid to dominate Asia’s cruise market

The combined venture will reportedly operate five cruise ships, with another under construction, as China strives to grow the industry.

China building world-first floating artificial island with nuclear-proof bunker

Deep-sea scientific facility designed for ‘all-weather, long-term residency’, say research team.

Chinese man who donated US$20 as child to aircraft carrier project visits fleet 26 years on

Little boy whose father was a PLA soldier dreamed of a well-defended nation; developed lifelong fascination for the military.

Pakistan’s navy is set to have Chinese subs in 2026. What does it mean for India?

The delivery also suggests that Beijing has overcome a major technical hurdle in the vessels’ construction, observers say.

What ship did China use to test a drone helicopter at sea?

There is speculation over whether a ‘civilian’ or ‘drone’ carrier was used, or another vessel, after report airs on state television.

China unleashes battery export controls amid strides in solid-state science

Analysts say the measures are meant to consolidate China’s advantage in the lithium battery industry and slow the progress of competitors.

China monitors shipbuilding capacity to prevent oversupply

Authorities have established a checks-and-balances mechanism to ensure the industry’s sustainable growth.

China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service

Images on social media hint at the advanced aircraft carrier’s impending commission.

Signs of a new drone boat surface from China’s Victory Day parade rehearsal

Footage of preparations shows a new uncrewed surface vessel with a series of stealth features.

Open Questions | US shipbuilding revival looks dead in the water, Li Yanqing says