Balance seen as vital for 'blue economy'

The marine or blue economy is increasingly considered a good place to boost a country's sustainable development because of the huge economic and social potential of the seas, China's ocean watchdog said.

Against that backdrop, the third Blue Economy Forum was held on Monday in Xiamen, Fujian province, as a key part of the APEC Ocean-related Ministerial Meeting.

Chen Lianzeng, deputy director of the State Oceanic Administration, said in an address at the opening ceremony that the blue economy, as an emerging development concept, has become a hot topic among APEC economies.