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Pinglu Canal: What does it offer beyond a shorter route?

China.org.cn
| September 30, 2026
2026-09-30

China's recently opened Pinglu Canal can cut the inland journey to the sea by more than 560 km.

But its significance may go beyond simply shortening the route to Southeast Asia.

This video explains why.

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