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China's Bold Step Towards Central Asia: A New Railway Connection
China has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking railway line connecting Kashgar, a city in the northwest of the country, with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This ambitious project, in planning since the 1990s, involves a total investment of $8 billion and is scheduled for completion by 2030.
Stretching 523 kilometers, the railway represents a significant infrastructure endeavor. The Kyrgyz section alone demands an investment of $4.7 billion, as detailed in a tender published recently by China Railway, the state-owned enterprise managing China’s railway system.
The project is structured as a joint venture, with China holding 51% of the shares, while Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan equally divide the remaining 49%. According to Chinese reports, this railway is part of a broader vision to establish a network connecting China with Europe and the Middle East through Central Asia.
This new line is anticipated to provide a faster alternative to existing routes passing through Russia, potentially cutting transport times by seven to eight days. Future expansions could extend the network to Turkmenistan, Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan via Afghanistan, according to experts.
This railway initiative underscores China’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering economic integration with its neighbors in Central Asia and beyond.
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