Foreign media reported today (June 16) that "this year, new orders received by Chinese shipyards have decreased significantly year-on-year, while South Korean shipyards have grown against the trend. This reflects that under the policy of the US imposing port fees on Chinese ships, shipowners from various countries have begun to adjust their orders to avoid geopolitical risks."
[Clever] A few comments: If things come to a head, we can also take strong countermeasures. If you refuse our ships due to concerns about the US "passage fee," then we can also stipulate that ships not built in China will need to pay a certain "passage fee." Additionally, according to Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, due to the lack of rare earth permanent magnet motors provided by China, the delivery of its $500 million LNG carrier will be delayed by at least half a year, with a daily penalty as high as 0.05% of the ship price. We are committed to developing healthy economic and trade relations and do not wish to see countries hinder normal economic exchanges through the setting of (non) trade barriers.
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