shipbuilding industry
Coverage of shipbuilding industry in the Nexus archive.
- US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
US Congress is considering tariffs, port fees, and sanctions to counter China’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry. Lawmakers from both parties view China’s commercial shipbuilding leadership as an economic and national security threat, though witnesses caution that penalties may not be sufficient.
- South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions
The United States is leveraging South Korea's advanced shipbuilding industry to modernize its aging naval fleet, addressing domestic industry challenges like construction delays and supply chain issues. This collaboration expands the bilateral alliance into defense manufacturing, technology, and industrial production.
- Li Qiang’s tech blueprint: turn China’s old industrial hubs into high-value powerhouses
Premier Li Qiang emphasized advancing high-end equipment manufacturing during an inspection of state-owned shipbuilding and nuclear power firms in China’s northeast industrial hub. He highlighted Dalian’s potential to strengthen the nation’s core industrial competitiveness through its established shipbuilding industry.
- Japan shipbuilding town looks to foreign workers, AI amid labor crunch
Japan's shipbuilding industry is addressing a labor shortage by hiring foreign workers and adopting AI technologies. The town is seeking solutions to sustain its traditional industry amid domestic workforce declines.