New $11bn canal underscores China's turn toward Southeast Asia
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-09-12 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Asia Pacific
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Ship lock testing on Aug. 12: To bridge a 65-meter decline over the course of the Pinglu Canal, engineers built three sets of locks capable of carrying a loaded ship weighing up to 5,000-metric tons. (VCG via Getty Images)
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