Event Brief
China Eyes New Canal Link to Southeast Asia
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: China nears completion of the Pinglu Canal and plans the Xianggui Canal to boost trade with Southeast Asia.
WHO: China
WHAT: Considering the Xianggui Canal project
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Southeast Asia
WHY: To deepen trade ties and provide access to the Gulf of Tonkin
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