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Pinglu Canal Opens, Drawing Global Attention
Foreign media highlight China's Pinglu Canal, a 134.2 km waterway linking southwest China to the sea and reshaping trade with ASEAN.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Opens, Rewiring Southwest China Trade
China's Pinglu Canal opened for navigation on Sept 16, 2026, cutting 560 km from Southwest China's sea route and linking the region to ASEAN.
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InfrastructureTransportation
China Launches High-Speed Rail Linking Long March Landmarks
China's first direct high-speed rail between Ruijin and Yan'an launches, linking the Long March's start and end points.
—4 min read
Transportation & Infrastructure
Ruijin-Yan'an High-Speed Rail Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the Ruijin-Yan'an high-speed rail are on sale, linking two of China's most significant revolutionary heritage sites from September 6.
—4 min read
Infrastructure
China's South-to-North Water Diversion Tops 90B Cubic Meters
China's South-to-North Water Diversion surpasses 90 billion cubic meters, marking a milestone in addressing northern water scarcity.
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Technology
World's Largest HSR Shield Machine Crosses Yangtze River
China's world's largest high-speed rail shield machine 'Linghang' crosses the Yangtze River, completing the underwater section of the Chongtai Tunnel.
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EnvironmentInfrastructure
Yellow River Sediment Regulation Reaches Critical Phase
Yellow River sediment regulation enters concentrated discharge phase as Xiaolangdi Reservoir hits connection water level, discharging 100 million tonnes.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Three Gorges New Navigation Channel Excavation Passes 50%
Excavation on the Three Gorges new navigation channel has passed 56% completion, marking rapid progress on China's $107 billion mega-project.
—4 min read
Infrastructure & Transportation
Sichuan to Fix Excessive Highway Speed Limit Zones in 2026
Sichuan Province announces plans to reduce excessive highway speed limit zones after drivers question 80 km/h limits on roads designated as high-speed.
—5 min read
TechnologyTransportation
China's First Smart Ship for Pinglu Canal Completes Trial
China's first smart ship for the Pinglu Canal completes trial voyage, marking a milestone in intelligent and green inland shipping.
—5 min read
InfrastructureEconomy
China's Trillion-Yuan Pipeline Network Fuels Urban Renewal
China launches a 5-trillion-yuan underground pipeline upgrade across 2,000+ cities, using AI and IoT to modernize aging infrastructure.
—4 min read
InfrastructureChina
Xi'an East Station Opens as Major High-Speed Rail Hub
Xi'an East Railway Station is now operational, linking Xi'an-Yan'an and Xi'an-Shiyan HSR. It's the first major rail project of China's 15th Five-Year Plan.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Opens River-Sea Passage for Southwest China
China's Pinglu Canal achieves full water filling, creating a direct river-to-sea passage for Southwest China and boosting trade with ASEAN nations.
—5 min read
Infrastructure & Engineering
Pinglu Canal Sets World Records as China Nears Completion
China's Pinglu Canal achieves world firsts in engineering as water filling begins at Madao and Qishi hubs, a milestone for the $10.2 billion waterway.
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InfrastructureTechnology
World's Largest Energy Storage Testbed Launched in Xiamen
CATL launches the world's largest energy storage testbed in Xiamen, a $440M facility with five labs to validate safety, grid integration, and reliability.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Excavation Complete, Set to Open September 2026
China's Pinglu Canal in Guangxi completes main channel excavation. The 134.2-km waterway, the first canal since 1949, will open in September 2026.
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Infrastructure & TransportationEngineering
Chongqing-Wanzhou Railway Completes All 149 Bridges
All 149 bridges on the Chongqing-Wanzhou HSR are complete, including the record-setting Shituo Yangtze River Bridge. Travel time will drop to under 1 hour.
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