Episode
China opens Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia
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- Headline News
- Published
- Sep 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 285
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Summary
China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN is China's largest trading partner.