Economy13 years on, Maritime Silk Road unlocks new opportunities
The first China-bound cargo vessel to dock overseas after the opening of the Pinglu Canal arrived at Vietnam’s Can Tho Port, establishing a direct river-sea link with the Mekong Delta. The 134.2-kilometer canal cuts the traditional inland route by more than 560 kilometers and may reduce logistics costs by up to 30%, strengthening connections between China’s southwest and Southeast Asian supply chains.
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13 years on, Maritime Silk Road unlocks new opportunities
Economy