The 2026 China Marine Economy Expo opens today at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an District, with more than 350 exhibitors showcasing high-end marine equipment, marine new energy, biomedicine, deep-sea technology and blue-carbon solutions. Organizers said at a news conference yesterday that the expo will also host launch events for new technologies and products. France will serve as the expo’s first guest country of honor, a mechanism introduced this year. The International Marine Week will be held alongside the expo. Shenzhen has been the expo’s permanent host since 2019