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How does an ambition from 1919 become a reality in 2026? More than 100 years ago, the revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen proposed improving the port at Qinzhou in southern China. At the time, without technology or peace, the country struggled to build even a decent railway.
However, his vision was carried forward by generations of engineers and finally realized in 2026 with the opening of the Pinglu Canal, which carves a path from the Xijiang River to the Beibu Gulf. This manmade waterway carries a civilization's understanding of long-term thinking.
Watch the CGTN documentary "From Vision to Connection" to find out more.
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How does an ambition from 1919 become a reality in 2026? More than 100 years ago, the revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen proposed improving the port at Qinzhou in southern China. At the time, without technology or peace, the country struggled to build even a decent railway.
However, his vision was carried forward by generations of engineers and finally realized in 2026 with the opening of the Pinglu Canal, which carves a path from the Xijiang River to the Beibu Gulf. This manmade waterway carries a civilization's understanding of long-term thinking.
Watch the CGTN documentary "From Vision to Connection" to find out more.