Experts from the Chinese mainland emphasized the urgent need for international collaboration to address maritime challenges at the inaugural Shanghai Forum for a Maritime Community with a Shared Future, held Wednesday at Shanghai Maritime University. The event drew approximately 200 academics, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss sustainable ocean governance and security.
Participants issued a unified initiative calling for enhanced protection of marine ecosystems, regulated resource development, and improved maritime safety protocols. 'The ocean is humanity's common heritage,' stated Dr. Li Wei, a senior researcher at the event. 'Shared challenges like overfishing, pollution, and geopolitical tensions require collective solutions that prioritize long-term sustainability.'
The forum highlighted China's growing role in advancing practical cooperation through platforms like the Belt and Road Initiative's maritime corridors. Discussions also addressed balancing economic activities with ecological preservation, particularly in critical trade routes like the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
With rising global demand for ocean-based resources, the outcomes signal potential opportunities for cross-border partnerships in marine technology and green shipping innovations.
