Economy
China’s Shipyards and the Race to Catch Them
In the first half of 2026, more than four-fifths of the merchant-ship tonnage ordered anywhere in the world went to Chinese yards.
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Economy
In the first half of 2026, more than four-fifths of the merchant-ship tonnage ordered anywhere in the world went to Chinese yards.
Science & Tech
Ask which country has the world’s largest navy and the answer depends on what you count. Count warships by hull, and the answer since roughly the late 2010s has been China.