U.K, Jan. 6 -- China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the state-backed manufacturer of frigates and amphibious assault and landing ships, has begun construction of an advanced new shipyard which will boost China's technical efficiency.
According to a statement released on WeChat, the commencement ceremony for the construction of the second phase of the Changxing Shipbuilding Base Project under CSSC was held on Changxing Island, marking the start of construction of the new shipyard for CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd.
The statement adds that the first phase of the shipyard construction will be completed by the end of 2023, covering an area of 2.15sq kms out of a total of 4.32sq kms.
The first phase will inc...