Core Points - The Pinglu Canal, the first river-sea connecting canal project since the founding of New China, has made significant progress during the recent holiday period [1][2] - The installation of the last segment of the gate for the Youth Hub ship lock has been completed, marking the transition to the installation phase of auxiliary and electromechanical equipment [1][2] - The canal will serve as a shortcut for Guangxi and the southwestern region to access ASEAN countries, enhancing economic development along the western land-sea new corridor [3] Construction Progress - The Pinglu Canal spans 134.2 kilometers, with a water level difference of up to 65 meters between its starting point in Nanning and its endpoint in the Beibu Gulf [2] - Three major hubs (Madao, Qishi, and Youth) are being constructed, each featuring two giant ship locks, with the Madao hub having the largest drop of nearly 30 meters [2] - As of now, 94.2% of the main concrete structure for the ship locks has been completed, totaling 5.509 million cubic meters [2] Future Outlook - The Pinglu Canal is expected to be completed and open for navigation by the end of 2026 [3] - The completion of the canal will provide the shortest, most economical, and convenient route from Guangxi and the southwestern region to ASEAN [3]
向祖国报告丨一江春水向“南”流 平陆运河通江达海雄姿渐显
Yang Guang Wang·2025-10-08 01:06