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The preliminary budget for the Shenzhen Ocean University was officially approved, with a total construction area of 600,500 m2 and a total project investment budget of 5.512 billion yuan.

Report on the Work of the Shenzhen Municipal Government: To build a global ocean center city, accelerate the enhancement of ocean science and technology innovation capabilities, and promote the integrated development of Shenzhen Ocean University, the Deep-Sea Research Center, and the Ocean Museum.

The Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission officially approved the feasibility report for the Shenzhen Ocean University (Phase I) project.

The Shenzhen Ocean University (Phase I) project officially commenced construction.

The establishment of Advanced Institute for Ocean Research, Southern University of Science and Technology.

The executive meeting of the Shenzhen Municipal Government reviewed and preliminarily approved the Shenzhen Ocean University Construction Plan. The meeting pointed out that the high-level establishment of Shenzhen Ocean University is of significant importance for Shenzhen to accelerate the construction of a global ocean center city, enhance the core engine function of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and better serve the strategy of becoming a strong maritime power.

The Shenzhen Municipal Government issued the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through 2035 for Dapeng New District, supporting the Shenzhen Ocean University in building a world-class university and first-class disciplines.

The Shenzhen Municipal Government issued a document to establish a special task force and preparatory office for the establishment of the Shenzhen Ocean University.

The Shenzhen Ocean University project code was assigned, marking the approval of the project proposal and its entry into the government investment construction process.

The Shenzhen Municipal Government designated the Deep-Sea Research Center as an internal institution of the Shenzhen Ocean University.

The Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee and Government clarified the integrated development of Shenzhen Ocean University, the Deep-Sea Research Center, and the Ocean Museum.

The Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee and Government defined the unified design and integrated development of Shenzhen Ocean University and the Deep-Sea Research Center.

The Southern University of Science and Technology was approved to take the lead in establishing Shenzhen Ocean University.

The Guidelines of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Supporting Shenzhen in Building a Pilot Demonstration Area of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics states “to build a marine university and a national deep-sea scientific expedition center.”

The Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government issued the “Decision on Taking the Lead in Becoming a Strong Maritime Power and Accelerating the Construction of a Global Ocean Center City,” which proposed to vigorously develop marine higher education, establish international comprehensive maritime higher education institutions, and promoting cooperation in running schools between internationally renowned ocean universities and Shenzhen.