High-profile and high-potential domestic attendees

So far, a total number of 1,623 enterprises are confirmed to make an appearance at the 2016 CMEE, including 101 scientific research institutions and 22 of the world's top 500 companies, such as Baosteel Group and China General Nuclear Power Group.

Small and medium sized enterprises will be offered a platform to give presentations about their marine-related projects to attract investment.

In addition, more than 100 innovative enterprises will demonstrate creative products which have received recognition at the Second China (Zhanjiang) Marine Science and Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition held in October and November.

A model drilling platform on display at the 2015 CMEE in Zhanjiang [Photo/Zhanjiang Evening News]