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How Pinglu Canal could reshape China-ASEAN trade

Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometer-long river-to-sea waterway in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is scheduled to officially open on September 16. Linking the country's inland river network with the Beibu Gulf, the canal allows 5,000-tonne vessels to sail directly from southwest China to the sea.
15-Sep-2026
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China urges Japan to stop any attempt at 'remilitarization'

China urges Japan to deeply reflect on its history of aggression, heed the calls of regional countries and stop pursuing any attempt at "remilitarization," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
21-Sep-2026

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Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three Tigray cities

The decision comes amid rising tensions between Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The TPLF and six other armed groups announced an alliance on Sunday aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
23-Sep-2026

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

"I will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon," Trump told the 81st session of the General Assembly, describing Tehran as “the bully of the Middle East” that is “the bully no longer.”
23-Sep-2026

Iranian director: Film festival bridges China and Iran through cinema

Iranian director Hossein Khalifi sees the ongoing Silk Road International Film Festival as more than a showcase for films, but as a platform for filmmakers from around the world to meet and exchange ideas.
22-Sep-2026

Iranian president to attend UNGA session amid rising tensions with US

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held in New York, the official news agency IRNA reported.
22-Sep-2026

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