CGTN What’s next for China’s infrastructure?

China is pushing the boundaries of its inland logistics with the construction of the 134-kilometer Pinglu Canal, set to open in the second half of 2026. At the heart of the project is the Madao Junction, a critical hub described by engineer Wei Minxin as “the core of the entire canal,” where vessels will pass safely while water levels and flow speed are carefully controlled. The junction’s massive metal structures total 25,000 tonnes, with 8,000 to 9,000 tonnes already installed.

Linking inland waterways in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the Beibu Gulf, the canal will connect rivers, mountains and communities directly to the sea. At Qinzhou Bay, the canal’s southern tip, CGTN reporter Xu Xinchen finds out that the waterway will soon integrate rail, road and shipping into a seamless logistics network.

With a total investment of $10 billion, the Pinglu Canal marks the beginning of China’s broader effort to expand its inland waterway network. By 2035, the country plans a “four vertical, four horizontal, two network” layout, increasing high-grade waterways from the current 16,000 kilometers to an expected 25,000 kilometers, bringing inland China closer to the global economy.

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