"How many of you are aware of the new canal being dug by China in Nicaragua right NOW? Very hush hush."
If by being dug right "NOW" you mean to say they have yet to break ground in any significant way. And if by "very hush hush" you mean to say it's been and still is in the news quite regularly, then you're right on the money.
Why the Plan to Dig a Canal Across Nicaragua Could Be a Very Bad Idea | Science | WIRED