China: Pinglu Canal set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia
China opens its first river-to-sea canal since 1949, spanning 134 km.
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The fact
The Pinglu Canal aims to transform the economy of the southwest, akin to the Yangtze’s role for Shanghai.
The project strengthens trade with Southeast Asia and reduces port dependency.
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