China opens Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN is China's largest trading partner.

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