A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht production

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Luna SunFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Richard Liu, founder of JD.com, has launched Sea Expandary, a nautical brand aimed at mass-producing yachts in China. The venture plans to make yachts more affordable and accessible to average consumers, similar to car ownership. Sea Expandary signed an agreement with Zhuhai to build a 5 billion yuan yacht industrial base encompassing R&D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services. The project includes a Zhuhai base and a Shenzhen headquarters. This initiative is driven by China's growing yacht market, fueled by increasing wealth and supportive government policies. The goal is to produce yachts priced around 100,000 yuan, tapping into a predicted period of growth in the Chinese yachting industry.

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Ministry of Transport (China) 40% Shenzhen 50% Guangdong 60% Zhuhai ×270% Sea Expandary 70% JD.com ×280% Richard Liu ×390% China ×290%

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yacht industry 90% affordable yachts 80% mass production 70% richard liu 70% policy support 60% domestic market 60% emergent market 50% zhuhai 50% jd.com 50%

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