Conclusion

Based on comprehensive interviews, China's coastal ports said they maintained stable operations in 2025 amid a complex external environment, while further enhancing overall capabilities through intelligent upgrades, new business development, and strengthened international cooperation. Looking ahead to 2026, key projects are expected to advance steadily, with ports accelerating the construction of efficient, innovative, and sustainable global supply-chain hubs.

The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for National Economic and Social Development, adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, states: "We must continue to expand opening up at the institutional level, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and promote broader international economic flows. We should draw momentum from opening up to propel reform and development, and share opportunities with the rest of the world and promote common development."

As China continues to advance high-level opening-up, ports will remain pivotal. 2026 marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The Global Times will further deepen and broaden its coverage to tell the world the story of high-quality development in China's ports and marine economy.