ASEAN Secretary-General: Pinglu Canal opens new gateway for regional trade and connectivity

In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG host He Yanke speaks with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn about new growth drivers in bilateral cooperation. Kao highlights the historic opening of the Pinglu Canal, describing it as a vital waterway linking China's inland provinces with Southeast Asia and helping to lower trade costs. He also emphasizes the transformative potential of integrating the digital economy with maritime and port connectivity, noting that expanded trade, investment and tourism will bring tangible benefits to the peoples of both sides. #APECChina2026 #APECChinaYear 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA