China has inaugurated the Pinglu river‑to‑sea canal, creating a direct route from its landlocked southwestern regions to the Beibu Gulf deep‑sea ports and providing a shorter, cheaper maritime connection to Southeast Asian markets.
On September 16, 2026, China opened the Pinglu Canal, a major river‑to‑sea waterway that links inland southwestern areas to the Beibu Gulf coast, where ports such as Qinzhou, Beihai and Fangchenggang are located. According to Chinese economic media and international newswires, the canal gives landlocked regions a “shortcut” to the sea and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China’s largest trading partner. Previously, cargo from Guangxi and nearby provinces had to rely on longer rail and river routes to reach coastal ports, adding time and cost to logistics chains.
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