China Harbor Engineering Co is planning to deploy more manpower and other resources in the Asia-Pacific region, as part of the engineering contractor's global efforts to win more orders in what it sees as a "lucrative growth market."

Even though the shift is still in the early stages, it could have meaningful economic implication for the trading bloc as it coincides with the renewed push from other international companies and commodity producers.

Mo Wenhe, chairman of CHEC, said China has accelerated the efforts to boost regional connectivity within the APEC region to further improve regional economic integration, as well as in promoting the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.