What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-09-16 15:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Beijing, China – China is opening its first modern river-to-sea canal for navigation on Wednesday, a project that aims to dramatically cut down shipping distances between the country’s southern hinterland and Southeast Asia, a region that serves as a critical trade partner.
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