The Economic Times

China is digging a 134 km canal through mountains so cargo ships can bypass longer sea routes, and the project reveals how Beijing is reshaping trade geography

China is building a 134-kilometre-long Pinglu Canal in Guangxi province that will directly connect inland waterways to the Beibu Gulf. The massive project aims to cut shipping distance by 561 km, save billions in logistics costs, and strengthen Chinas position in global trade.