China opens Pinglu Canal, launching new shipping gateway to ASEAN
China has inaugurated the Pinglu Canal, a new 134.2-kilometer waterway linking southwestern inland regions to the Beibu Gulf. The canal creates a shorter maritime route to the ASEAN region, enhancing shipping connectivity and trade between China and Southeast Asia.
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