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Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Pinglu Canal is progressing rapidly, with significant investments and milestones achieved, aiming to enhance transportation and logistics in Guangxi, China [5][10]. Investment and Construction Progress - As of August 28, the total investment in the Pinglu Canal project has exceeded 58.6 billion yuan, accounting for 81% of the estimated project cost [5]. - Approximately 290 million cubic meters of earth and stone have been excavated, representing 92% of the total volume required for the project [5]. - The canal's navigation channel has reached 101 kilometers in length, which is 81% of the total planned length [8]. Engineering and Technical Achievements - The Pinglu Canal's navigation channel 11, which is 16.8 kilometers long and has a depth of 6.3 to 7 meters, is 95% complete and can accommodate 5,000-ton vessels [6]. - The Ma Dao hub, the largest inland waterway lock under construction, has completed 230 million cubic meters of concrete pouring, equivalent to filling about 1,200 standard swimming pools [11]. - The project has implemented advanced technologies, including a smart temperature control system to prevent cracking in large concrete structures, achieving a crack occurrence rate of less than 0.1% [11]. Environmental and Ecological Initiatives - The project has focused on sustainable practices, utilizing excavated materials to create agricultural land, with an expected yield of 8.5 tons per acre from sugarcane planted on 3,000 acres of land derived from excavated soil [14][15]. - The Pinglu Canal aims to establish a carbon-neutral waterway, with ecological bank protection rates reaching 86%, significantly exceeding the industry standard of 50% [17]. - Fish passages and wildlife corridors are being constructed to ensure the ecological balance and migration of aquatic and terrestrial species [16][17].