🚢 On November 25, China’s first domestically designed super dredger completed its sea trials in the Yellow Sea off the northeastern coast of the Chinese mainland. The vessel, named Tongjun, boasts a capacity of over 35,000 cubic meters, making it Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest dredging ship.
Think of dredgers as giant underwater vacuum cleaners that scoop up mud and sand to deepen ports and waterways. Tongjun’s record-breaking size means faster harbour expansion and smoother shipping lanes, which could supercharge maritime trade and logistics across Asia. 📈
This achievement marks a major breakthrough in the Chinese mainland’s high-end equipment manufacturing. For young entrepreneurs, students, and global travellers, Tongjun’s success hints at more robust ports, new infrastructure projects, and fresh opportunities for cultural exchange.
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China's domestically built super dredger completes sea trials
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