Pinglu Canal: No Precedent? Create One - CGTN

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A major challenge is developing China's Pinglu Canal was flooding. The Qinjiang River meandered, its flood-discharge cross-section was narrow, upstream flows arrived fast, while downstream discharge was slow and tidal backwater pushed in from the sea. What solutions did engineers find for these difficulties? Watch the CGTN documentary "From Vision to Connection" to find out.