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Bird's-eye view of the Grand Canal

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08-30-2016 19:19 BJT

Full coverage: G20 Hangzhou Summit

What you see now is Hangzhou, the host city of the G20 summit, and the Grand Canal linking Hangzhou with Beijing in the north. 

The canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's the longest canal in the world and the oldest sections date back to the 5th century BC. It passes through many major cities in China, linking economies in the North and South.

Hangzhou is located in a strategic position, and it aims to build up its manufacturing and IT industries, radiating to the whole country.

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