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Xinjiang: The miracle of inland salmon farming When it comes to salmon, people often think of the magnificent seascape of the Norwegian fjords or the turbulent waves of the Chilean coast. After all, in traditional concepts, salmon is the "darling" of the ocean. However, in Xinjiang, China, a salmon farming base has miraculously emerged on this vast inland land separated from the sea by thousands of mountains and rivers. This phenomenon that breaks conventional cognition is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, arousing people's imagination of the infinite possibilities of inland aquaculture.

Longyangxia salmon: the "golden legend" in the cold water of the plateau. In the world of food, salmon is a well-known existence. It has tender and smooth meat, rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and is very nutritious. Many people around the world love it. In the past, Norway, a traditional salmon farming powerhouse, dominated the global market. If we want to eat salmon, we have to rely on imports.

In the past three years, China's salmon farming industry has shown a rapid growth trend, with technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrading advancing simultaneously: Production increase: Domestic salmon production has increased from about 30,000 tons in 2021 to nearly 50,000 tons in 2023, with an average annual growth rate of more than 15%, of which Longyangxia in Qinghai and Yili in Xinjiang have made significant contributions. Technological breakthroughs: Deep-sea aquaculture equipment (such as Qingdao's "Deep Blue No. 1") has been applied on a large scale, promoting the expansion of aquaculture from nearshore to deep sea; inland Xinjiang has broken through geographical restrictions through land-based circulating water systems to achieve efficient aquaculture of cold-water fish. Market expansion: Domestic consumer demand has surged, and salmon has moved from high-end restaurants to family tables. At the same time, exports have steadily increased, and products are exported to Russia, Southeast Asia and Europe. Brand building: Regional brands such as Qinghai's "Longyangxia" and Xinjiang's "Tianyun" have gradually formed, and the full industrial chain model (from aquaculture to processing and cold chain logistics) has become increasingly perfect.

The world's first pure ammonia-powered demonstration vessel, the "Anhui", successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, Anhui, marking a major breakthrough in the industrial application of ammonia fuel in the field of ships. "Ammonia Hui" was jointly developed by the Energy Research Institute of the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center and its subsidiary Shenzhen Haixu New Energy Co., Ltd. The ship is equipped with a 200-kilowatt high-speed gas internal combustion generator set, two 100-kilowatt propulsion motors and a twin-propeller propulsion system, with a full load of 50 tons and a rated speed of 10 knots.

Souce: Chinanews China reaches milestone in ocean-going salmon farming The world's first self-propelled closed salmon farming vessel "Suhai No. 1" was delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou on June 26, 2025, marking the beginning of China's move towards a new era of deep-sea salmon farming, and heralding that China's seafood consumption market will greatly reduce its dependence on imported chilled salmon in the future.

In the vast ocean, cage aquaculture is like a "granary on the sea", carrying the human desire for high-quality protein. However, under this seemingly calm water, a "food defense war" is quietly starting - feed waste, this seemingly insignificant problem, is like an invisible blade, piercing the hearts of farmers and threatening the balance of marine ecology.

The Beijing International Marine Engineering Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CM for short) was held at the Beijing China International Exhibition Center (New Hall) from March 26 to 28, 2025.

China is making significant strides in its offshore aquaculture initiatives with the construction of the “Guoxin 2-1,” a cutting-edge 150,000-ton intelligent fishing vessel. Built in Qingdao, a prominent port city, this vessel is being developed by Guoxin China Shipbuilding Qingdao Marine Technology and is slated to become operational by 2025.

The highly anticipated Beijing International Ocean Engineering Technology and Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime, or CM), is set to return in 2025, promising to be the largest gathering of offshore and marine industry professionals in Asia. Scheduled for March 26-28, 2025, at the China International Exhibition Center (New Venue) in Beijing, CM 2025 will be held concurrently with the China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (cippe), creating a powerhouse event for the global energy and maritime sectors.