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With approximately 1,500 naval architects graduating annually from Chinese universities, plus an influx of students studying abroad, China is outpacing its international competitors when it comes to manpower within the shipbuilding field.
Military Applications of Commercial Shipbuilding
One might question why it matters if China can build a multitude of civilian vessels. The critical point lies in China’s National Defense Transportation Act of 2016, which stipulates that new ships adhere to national defense standards across multiple categories, including commercial vessels commonly associated with trade.