China launches Pinglu Canal; Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan: SCMP’s 7 highlights
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China launches Pinglu Canal, slashing transit time to Southeast Asia China officially opened its landmark Pinglu Canal to navigation on Wednesday, creating a new maritime gateway for the country’s southwestern hinterland and providing...
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