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China Opens Pinglu Canal, Shortening Southeast Asia Transit

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC · How we work

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China opened the Pinglu Canal, creating a maritime gateway that shortens transit to Southeast Asia.
Defence Minister Dong Jun spoke at the Xiangshan Forum, avoiding flashpoints ahead of President Xi’s U.S. visit.
Hong Kong leader announced a five-year plan to double innovation spending and raise new-industry output to 5.5% of GDP.
Chinese-made short-range ballistic missile debris found in Yemen, indicating possible use in the Saudi-Houthis war.

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China opened the Pinglu Canal, creating a maritime gateway that shortens transit to Southeast Asia.
Defence Minister Dong Jun spoke at the Xiangshan Forum, avoiding flashpoints ahead of President Xi’s U.S. visit.
Hong Kong leader announced a five-year plan to double innovation spending and raise new-industry output to 5.5% of GDP.
Chinese-made short-range ballistic missile debris found in Yemen, indicating possible use in the Saudi-Houthis war.