Under direct US pressure, China still dominates global shipbuilding

2026-02-05 - 18:10

Under direct US pressure, China still dominates global shipbuilding Despite years of explicit US threats, restrictions and proposed penalties aimed squarely at China’s shipbuilding and maritime industry, the 2025 data tells a very clear story. China didn’t just absorb the pressure, it stayed firmly on top. According to official industry figures, China secured 69% of