As Chief Regional Officer – Asia at Silverstream Technologies, Julian Zhu is leading the company’s expansion across one of the most dynamic maritime markets in the world. In this conversation, he discusses China’s accelerating push toward decarbonisation, the sectors offering the strongest growth potential and how energy efficiency technologies such as air lubrication are becoming essential tools in the transition to greener shipping. The Year of the Horse symbolises energy, drive and forward momentum. What are your key priorities for Silverstream in China in the year ahead? Our first priority is to further deepen cooperation with both shipowners and shipyards across China in order to deliver advanced energy-efficiency solutions to the market. At the same time, we are strengthening our local capabilities in China. This includes expanding aftermarket service capacity and further developing our data and digital capabilities. Artificial intelligence will increasingly support the processing and interpretation of vessel performance data, allowing operators to better understand how efficiency technologies perform in real operations. By combining strong local partnerships with advanced digital tools, we aim to accelerate adoption of energy-saving technologies throughout the region. China’s maritime and shipping sectors are evolving rapidly. What major developments will most influence the market over…

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