China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess

SCMP · 2026-02-22
China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess

Having electrified its highways, China is mobilising its shipbuilding prowess and battery giants such as CATL to overhaul some shipping fleets, betting that the revolution in green transport can float as well as it drives. The shift towards clean energy underscores Beijing’s broader decarbonisation