Echoes of currents: From Lingqu Canal to Pinglu Canal

More than 30 scholars from home and abroad have gathered in Xing'an county, Guilin, located in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, to explore the engineering evolution of two monumental waterways spanning over two millennia.

The delegation toured the historic Lingqu Canal and engaged in deep discussions regarding Guangxi's newest maritime marvel, the Pinglu Canal.

Built in 214 BC, the Lingqu Canal has long served as a vital artery connecting the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. For centuries, it has played a pivotal role in fostering cultural and ethnic integration across China.

Today, Guangxi is ushering in a new era of global connectivity with the Pinglu Canal. As the flagship project of China's New Western Land-Sea Corridor, the Pinglu Canal stands as the nation's first major river-to-sea waterway. Currently undergoing water testing, the canal is slated for full operation this September, promising a swift, highly cost-effective trade route between China and ASEAN member states.

The field trip concluded a three-day international academic exchange hosted by the Guangxi Normal University Press Group and the university's School of History, Culture, and Tourism.

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