The Canal That Finally Brought the Sea to Guangxi

China's southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region sits right on the Beibu Gulf, yet cargo for this area used to first travel 560 kilometers to Guangdong Port for shipping, a trip that many tons of fruit have not survived. In 1968, a research team carrying only rudimentary instruments ascended the mountains to collect data for a feasibility report. It was a pivotal moment in the century-long development of the Pinglu Canal. Watch the CGTN documentary “From Vision to Connection” to find out more. 📺 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